SC Plea Seeks Forced Conversion as Terror Act
Supreme Court Plea Seeks Forced Conversion as Terror Act
A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to classify forced religious conversion as a “terrorist act” and to frame stricter measures against coercive conversion practices. The petition comes in the backdrop of the Nashik BPO case, which has triggered a wider national debate over allegations of sexual abuse, workplace coercion and religious pressure.
Supreme Court Plea on Forced Religious Conversion
The petition was filed by advocate Ashwini Upadhyay, who urged the court to treat forced religious conversions as a grave threat to national security and social order. The plea argues that conversions carried out through deceit, coercion, intimidation or organised pressure should not be viewed merely as isolated criminal acts, but as part of a more serious pattern requiring a stronger legal response.
Nashik BPO Case Triggers Legal Demand
The filing is linked to the recent Nashik BPO case, where several complaints led to allegations of rape, harassment and pressure related to religious conversion. The matter has already drawn police action and wider public attention. Against that backdrop, the new plea seeks intervention from the apex court to issue broader directions that would go beyond the facts of one workplace case and address the issue nationally.
Demand for Stronger Anti-Conversion Measures
The petition reportedly asks for stringent steps to curb forced conversions and to ensure that such acts are investigated with greater seriousness. It reflects a growing push in some legal and political circles for stronger central action on conversion-related offences, especially where coercion or organised networks are alleged. The filing is now expected to add another legal dimension to the wider discussion on religious freedom, criminal law and public order.
