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Allahabad HC upholds religious conversion of two women, orders UP govt. and father to pay ₹25 lakh compensation

The Allahabad High Court upheld the religious conversion of two adult sisters (aged 35 and 20) while hearing a habeas corpus petition, affirming their constitutional right to choose faith, residence, and personal affairs. The court directed the Uttar Pradesh government and the petitioner father to pay ₹25 lakh compensation for illegal detention and harassment. This ruling reinforces Article 25 (freedom of religion) and Article 21 (personal liberty) protections for adults, setting a significant precedent against coercive anti-conversion laws. The judgment is crucial for polity and legal studies in competitive exams.

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