HC orders father, govt to pay Rs 25 lakh compensation to two Bhatia sisters who converted to Islam, says t
- Posted on August 11, 2026
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The Allahabad High Court has delivered a landmark judgment protecting religious freedom and personal autonomy. The court mandated Rs 25 lakh compensation for two sisters who faced unlawful detention by their father after converting to Islam. The ruling reinforces constitutional protections for adult individuals to exercise free choice regarding faith and residence, establishing important precedent for religious liberty cases in India.
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HC orders father, govt to pay Rs 25 lakh compensation to two Bhatia sisters who converted to Islam, says t
The Allahabad High Court has ordered the father of two adult sisters and the Uttar Pradesh government to jointly pay Rs 25 lakh compensation after finding that the women were illegally confined at home following their voluntary conversion to Islam. The court said adults have the constitutional right to make personal decisions about faith, residence and liberty.
