What are the challenges to our cultural practices in the name of secularism?
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Chhattisgarh's anti-conversion law takes effect · 25 September 2026 · Covers one part · use it in the body
Gives a live case where protecting community practices and individual freedom of faith pull in opposite directions.
- The Chhattisgarh Freedom of Religion law, 2026 defines 'inducement' to include cash, jobs, free education or promises of a better life.
- Penalties are among India's harshest: 7 to 10 years and at least ₹5 lakh, rising to 10 years to life and at least ₹25 lakh for 'mass conversion'.
- Christian groups and rights advocates say the law intrudes into personal faith; petitions against similar State laws are pending before the Supreme Court.