Headline
The Uttar Pradesh Court in ‘Love Jihad’ Case,sentences a muslim man to Life Imprisonment for deception and rape.
Summary
A court in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh,sentenced a life imprisonment to a Muslim man, Mohammad Alim, to for rape after deceiving a Hindu woman by pretending to be Hindu by religion and marrying her. The court categorized the case as an example of ‘love jihad’ and stressed on the illegal conversions aimed at religious supremacy.
Key Facts
- Case Name: State of Uttar Pradesh vs. Mohammad Alim
- Judge Name: Additional Sessions Judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar
- Accused Mohammad Alim pretended as Hindu and got married to the victim in a temple, then raped her.
- Alim’s father, Sabir Alam, was also convicted under Section 504 of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and sentenced to 2 years.
Legal Insights
The court criticized forced conversions through deception, connecting the crime to a larger conspiracy of “love jihad.” It requested for strict enforcement of the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021.
Impact
The ruling showcases the gravity of serious fraudulent conversions and stresses on the legal measures against unlawful religious conversion.
Why it Matters
This case shows the concerns about illegal conversions, calling for attention and stronger enforcement to preserve the religious and social fabric of the country.
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