Context: The passage of laws to prevent ‘love jihad ‘in some states (Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh) not only invade individual constitutional rights and privacy but also reinforce patriarchy and the paranoia of demographic change.
Various Legislative Processes Dictated by Underlying Fears of Demographic Change
Conclusion: While The Special Marriage Act 1954 is in conformity with liberal ethos, recent state laws to prevent ‘love jihad’ are generally dictated by underlying fears of demographic change and patriarchal mindset.