Supreme Court Challenges Rajasthan's Anti-Conversion Law

The Supreme Court of India seeks a response from Rajasthan on the validity of its 2025 law prohibiting unlawful religious conversion. The petition, filed by Peoples Union For Civil Liberties, argues that the law is unconstitutional and violates fundamental rights. The case has been tagged with similar pending petitions.

The Supreme Court has requested an official response from the Rajasthan government on the contentious issue of religious conversion laws. A plea has been filed by the Peoples Union For Civil Liberties among others challenging the constitutionality of the Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2025.

The bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta has issued a notice, aligning this petition with other similar pending cases. Senior advocate Sanjay Parikh represented the petitioners, arguing that the law is arbitrary and violates constitutional rights, including Articles 14 and 21.

With similar cases pending, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta advised tagging this plea with them. This comes amid nationwide scrutiny of anti-conversion laws in states like Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, as the Supreme Court considers prior rulings and ongoing petitions on similar matters.

(With inputs from agencies.)