The Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Ordinance, 2020 seeks to prevent illegal religious conversions. However, several provisions of the ordinance have raised concerns. What are the concerns with the ordinance? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/up-love-jihad-law-religious-conversion-anti-conversion-law-7078370/ https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/personal-choices-the-constitutions-endurance/article33243159.ece In the intro, briefly mention the stated objective of the ordinance. In the body discuss the various provision of the ordinance which are concerning like violation of the right to privacy, violation of Article 21 and curtailment of freedom of conscience under Article 25 etc Conclude by mentioning the need for … Continue reading The Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Ordinance, 2020 seeks to prevent illegal religious conversions. However, several provisions of the ordinance have raised concerns. What are the concerns with the ordinance? 10 marks