Context: Recently passed ‘The Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Ordinance’, raises concerns about misuse of an ordinance making power of the state and violation of rights of inter-faith couples.
Issues with an ordinance making power of the Governor (The President of India (Article 123)):
Provisions and issues with the ordinance:
Conclusion: The ordinance vilifies all interfaith marriages and places unreasonable obstacles on consenting adults in exercising their personal choice, mocks the right to privacy and violates the right to life, liberty and dignity.