conversion to Christianity

He claimed that the students were initially offered help with academic issues and other problems. They were later invited to gatherings on Sundays, where Christian religious activities were gradually introduced.

In its March 2026 judgment, the apex court upheld the High Court's decision, holding that a person professing Christianity cannot claim the legal protections available under the SC/ST Act because Scheduled Caste status is recognised only for persons professing Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism.

Police in Muzaffarnagar detained 12 people and booked 14 others under Uttar Pradesh's anti-conversion law following a Bajrang Dal complaint.

Several Hindu women employees at Jabalpur's St. Aloysius School have accused the management of firing them for refusing to convert to Christianity.

Villagers were invited to attend prayer sessions where it was claimed that diseases could be cured and addictions could be overcome through prayer.

Tension erupted in Paswan Tola after residents accused a group of attempting to lure locals into Christianity with cash and other inducements. Police have detained two individuals for questioning following a confrontation involving local leaders and right-wing activists. Investigations are currently underway.

Locals said that in the meeting, it was claimed that prayers could heal diseases and alleviate personal suffering.

The party offered a financial reward of Rs 2 lakh to anyone who could present "proof of illegal conversions" and guaranteed confidentiality.

A 32-year-old woman in Mirzapur, UP, was arrested under the state's anti-conversion law. A Dalit labourer filed an FIR, stating she repeatedly offered him money and other inducements to convert to Christianity.