A Shield Against Overreach In a landmark ruling this December, the Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) delivered a powerful victory for religious liberty. The court unequivocally stated that distributing the Holy Bible and preaching Christian doctrine do not constitute crimes under Uttar Pradesh’s 2021 anti-conversion law. This decision brings a sigh of relief to the Christian community, affirming that the peaceful sharing of one's faith is a protected right.
Exposing Unjust Prosecution The case centered on an FIR filed in August 2025 in Sultanpur, where police arrested several Christians merely for holding a prayer meeting and distributing Bibles. The court slammed the authorities for "bending backward" to make arrests without a single identifiable victim. It noted that at the time of the police action, no one had claimed they were coerced or lured into converting—essential requirements for any charge under the law.
Upholding the Truth of the Gospel "Preaching of a religion has not been prescribed as a crime anywhere," the bench declared. The ruling serves as a vital reminder that faith is a matter of conscience, not criminal investigation. For believers, this is an answer to prayer, reinforcing that the Great Commission—sharing the message of Christ—cannot be silenced by the misuse of administrative power when done in peace and truth.
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