Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026 — Anti-Conversion Law and Constitutional Debate
1 September 2026
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Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026 — Anti-Conversion Law and Constitutional Debate
The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026 is a state law aimed at preventing religious conversion through force, coercion, fraud, misrepresentation, allurement, threat or undue influence. The Bill was introduced in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on 13 March 2026 and, after completing the legislative and assent process, the Act was brought into force from 28 August 2026.
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Explore Maharashtra's anti-conversion law 2026, constitutional safeguards under Article 25, and the balance between preventing forced conversions and protecting religious freedom.
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anti-conversion lawMaharashtra Freedom of Religion ActArticle 25religious conversionforced conversionprior notice requirementconstitutional challengesfreedom of consciencecoercion and fraudstate legislation