Supreme Court Petition Seeks to Classify Forced Religious Conversion as Terrorism Amid TCS Nashik Controversy
‘Terrorist Act’: Plea Filed In Supreme Court Against Forced Religious Conversion Amid TCS Nashik Row
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A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court of India by BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, seeking to classify forced religious conversions as a 'terrorist act' under criminal law. This follows allegations of sexual harassment and religious conversion at Tata Consultancy Services' office in Nashik, Maharashtra.
- 01The petition aims to declare forced religious conversion as a terrorist act under Indian law.
- 02It argues that organized religious conversions threaten India's unity and security.
- 03The plea seeks stringent measures from both the central and state governments.
- 04It calls for the establishment of special courts to handle religious conversion cases.
- 05The ongoing investigation into TCS Nashik involves multiple harassment complaints against employees.
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A petition filed by Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay (BJP leader) in the Supreme Court of India seeks to classify forced religious conversions as a 'terrorist act' under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. This legal move follows allegations of sexual harassment and deceitful religious conversions at the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) office in Nashik, Maharashtra. The petition contends that such conversions are a serious threat to India's sovereignty, secularism, and national integrity, often backed by foreign entities aiming to alter the demographic balance. The plea requests the central and state governments to implement strict measures to control these conversions and establish special courts for related cases. It also emphasizes that while individuals have the right to practice their religion, they cannot convert others through coercion or deceit. The ongoing investigation into TCS involves nine complaints of harassment, with several employees arrested and suspended, highlighting the gravity of the situation in Nashik.
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If the petition succeeds, it could lead to stricter laws and penalties regarding religious conversions in India, affecting how such cases are handled in the future.
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