Allahabad High Court rulings on religious conversion and personal liberty

2 entries over 2 days, from 11 August 2026 to 12 August 2026.

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11 August

Allahabad HC on religious conversion

Allahabad High Court ruled in favor of two adult women (aged 35 and 20) who voluntarily converted to Islam.
The court held that the women's father had unlawfully confined them due to their religious choices.
The court ordered a total compensation of ₹25 lakh for the violation of the women's fundamental rights.
The compensation is to be paid jointly by the father and the Uttar Pradesh state government (50% each).
The state is permitted to recover its share from any delinquent public servant involved in the deprivation of liberty.
The court affirmed that adult individuals have the fundamental right to choose their faith, residence, and personal affairs without interference from family or the State.
The father was directed to return the women's original documents and belongings and refrain from interfering with their personal liberty.

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12 August

Allahabad High Court ruled in favor of two adult women who voluntarily converted to Islam, declaring them free to choose their faith, residence, and personal affairs.
The court identified the father's actions as unlawful confinement and an exceptionally grave violation of constitutional rights.
The court ordered a total compensation of ₹25 lakh to be paid jointly by the father and the Uttar Pradesh state government.
The state government is permitted to recover 50% of the compensation from the father and 50% from any public servant found responsible for the unconstitutional deprivation of liberty.
The court issued a permanent injunction against the father, prohibiting interference with the women's personal liberty, movement, profession, or religious choices.
The father was ordered to return all original documents and belongings to the women within seven days.

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