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Like to convert to Christian Like to convert to Christian

1 month ago

Hi Sir
I would like to convert from Hindu Christian.
I am in Bangalore. Please advise on how to proceed.
My age is 42 and I am single. Do I need parents permission for religion change?

Anik

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A.Dear Client,

In India, the fundamental right to freedom of religion is enshrined in Articles 25 to 28 of the Indian Constitution. This implies that religious conversion is legally permissible. There is no specific law governing the act of switching from one religion to another. The Supreme Court of India has emphasized that conversions are not subject to special legal requirements, formalities, religious rituals, or ceremonies. Individuals desiring to change their religion can do so by adhering to the personal laws of the religion they wish to embrace.

Freedom of religion is considered one of the essential rights protected by the Indian constitution, and religious conversion is recognized as legal. The process of changing one's religion typically involves submitting a notarized affidavit, placing a newspaper advertisement, and publishing a notice of the conversion in the National Gazette. This signifies that changing one's religion is acceptable in India, provided it is done voluntarily and without coercion or force.
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A.Dear Client,
In India, Articles 25 to 28 of the Indian Constitution provide the basic right to freedom of religion, so it can be said that religious conversion is legal in India. No law governs switching from one religion to another. In many cases, the Supreme Court has ruled that conversions are not subject to special legal requirements, formalities, religious rituals, or ceremonies. Any person who wants to change their religion can do so by complying with the personal law of that religion. Freedom of religion is listed as one of our essential rights in the Indian constitution, and religious conversion is legal in India. You can legally change your religion by submitting a notarized affidavit, running a newspaper AD, and publishing a notice of the conversion of religion in the National Gazette. This indicates that changing one’s religion is acceptable in India so long as the decision is made voluntarily and without pressure or force.
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