Alleging that she was being threatened and harassed by the Uttar Pradesh Police, some media organizations and watchdog teams to transform to Islam, a 29-year-old lady approached the Delhi High Court for her security and that of her household. Security demanded. his privateness.
In her petition, the girl mentioned that she lives in Delhi, however is initially from Shahjahanpur in UP. He mentioned in his petition by means of his lawyer Kamlesh Kumar Mishra, “Due to his conversion, he and his family are being targeted and every day malicious material is being published about him in the media, which should be stopped immediately.” Is required.”
According to the petition, the girl transformed to Islam “of her own free will and without any threat or coercion” on May 27. The petition states that he has been receiving phone calls since June 23 from “different media persons” threatening to publish information about his conversion. The petition alleged {that a} man forcibly took Rs 20,000 from the girl.
“Several news reports (which) have appeared in small time newspapers and news portals in UP are giving completely absurd and fictitious details regarding the conversion of the petitioner,” referring solely to an article printed by Online Reads the petition. Portal, Opindia.
A criticism was made to the Delhi Police on June 24, however no motion has been taken but, the girl alleged.
The petition additionally mentioned that on June 26, the girl was knowledgeable that her father had been “taken away by the Uttar Pradesh police officers, and they were coming to Delhi and would take him back to Uttar Pradesh, where he had to file a complaint.” can be compelled to make false criticism/FIR”.
Apart from in search of safety, the girl has additionally prayed that she shouldn’t be taken from the jurisdiction of the Delhi HC “by force or coercion and or by any other illegal means by state agencies or any other person and security”.
“Matters of faith and belief, including believing, are at the core of constitutional freedom. The constitution exists for believers as well as agnostics. The constitution protects every person’s lifestyle or ability to practice a belief.” which he desires to observe,” argues the petition.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
