Summary
In India, the National Council of Churches in India has filed a writ petition challenging anti-conversion laws in twelve states before the Supreme Court. These laws are often cited by Hindu nationalists as tools to pressure Christians, who make up approximately 2.3% of the country’s population. The NCCI represents nearly 14 million people and comprises 32 member churches. In December 2025, the court had already issued notice on a similar petition filed by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India regarding Rajasthan’s anti-conversion law. The new challenge is due to these laws being discriminatory, arbitrary, and vaguely worded, as stated by Rev. Asir Ebenezer, the General Secretary of the NCCI. He claims that such laws are undermining constitutional guarantees for freedom of religion and beliefs.
Key Topics
Anti-conversion laws, Hindu nationalism, Modi government
