‘Disturbing trend’: Allahabad High Court flags false cases lodged under UP anti-conversion law
Indian Express·1h ago·Hope
What Happened
The Allahabad High Court flagged a disturbing trend of false FIRs lodged under Uttar Pradesh's anti-conversion law. A bench heard a case where an alleged victim's statement contradicted the FIR allegations, confirming she was an adult in a consensual relationship. The court questioned the investigating officer's conduct, suggesting potential pressure or external influence. It summoned the complainant to explain the false FIR and granted protection to the accused petitioners.
Key Entities
Allahabad High CourtUttar PradeshUttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act 2021Justice Abdul MoinJustice Pramod Kumar Srivastava