The decision to repeal anti-conversion law comes as a response to mounting public pressure and concerns raised by various groups regarding its potential misuse. | Latest News India
The Union government had told the Supreme Court that the allegations in a petition calling for a probe into attacks against Christians were based on 'falsehoods' and 'self-serving reports.'
In addition to giving legal sanction to rightwing groups' anti-Muslim 'love jihad' ruse, the law is also being seen as a tool to harass Christians in the state.
Violent confrontations, ritual beatings, sudden threats now define what was earlier a peaceful environment to organise prayer meets in. Police and political support bolster such attacks.