The Shivraj Singh Chouhan cabinet on Saturday approved the Madhya Pradesh Religious Freedom Bill-2020 to check the rising cases of love jihad in the state. The Bill will be introduced in the upcoming Assembly session, and once passed, will become a law. Under this law, there is a provision of awarding a maximum of 10 years imprisonment and a penalty of R1 lakh for forceful conversion of any person under the pretext of marriage.

According to official information, in the cabinet meeting chaired by the chief minister, the MP Religious Freedom Bill-2020, was passed by a voice vote. Strict provisions have been made in this law to prevent forceful religious conversions. According to this law, it is considered unlawful for any person to lure, threaten and indulge in forceful religious conversions.