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Maharashtra’s Freedom of Religion Bill 2026: Safeguards, Constitutional Tests, and Harmony
On 18 March 2026, the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly passed the Freedom of Religion Bill 2026, presented as “Not Against Any Religion.” Congress has called it unconstitutional, while Shiv Sena (UBT) extended support, prompting a rare cross-aisle debate. The Bill sits within a constitutional framework that protects freedom of conscience (Article 25) yet permits states to…
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Maharashtra’s ‘Dharma Swatantrya Adhiniyam, 2026’: What the anti-conversion bill changes
On March 6, 2026, the BJP–Shiv Sena-led Maharashtra Cabinet cleared ‘Dharma Swatantrya Adhiniyam, 2026’, a proposed anti-conversion law aimed at curbing conversions by force, fraud, or undue inducement while affirming freedom of conscience. The analysis situates the move within India’s broader state-level frameworks and Supreme Court jurisprudence, especially Rev. Stanislaus (1977). It outlines likely features—clear…