Rajasthan: First-ever case under new anti-conversion law
Rajasthan just saw its first case under the new anti-conversion law, with police booking two Christian missionaries, Chandy Varghese and Arun John.
They're accused of persuading people to convert at Beersheba Church in Kota earlier this month, after local VHP and Bajrang Dal leaders filed complaints.
What's happening next?
The two have been booked under strict sections of the new law, which came into effect on October 29 and targets conversions by deceit or allurement.
Police are now checking out videos and social media posts that allegedly show baptisms.
Pastor John says they've done nothing wrong—pointing out those videos are public.
Meanwhile, a Catholic group has taken the law to the Supreme Court, arguing it may not meet constitutional standards and sparking fresh debate over religious freedom in India.