Person Above 18 Free to Choose Religion, SC Rules Out Plea Against Religious Conversions
The SC ruled out a plea filed against black magic, superstition, and religious conversions by stating that people above 18 are free to choose their own religion.
| 9 April 2021 1:38 PM GMT
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India on Friday rejected a plea filed by BJP leader Ashwini Upadhyay against the practice of black magic, superstitious beliefs, and deceitful religious conversations.
The apex court of India did not entertain the plea stating that a person above the age of 18 has the liberty to practice the religion of their choice. The plea was in the nature of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) which seeks direction to address the centre and the states to control black magic, superstition, and religious conversions.