Allahabad High Court Grants Bail to Man Accused of Kidnapping and Raping Hindu Girl

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Allahabad High Court Grants Bail in Controversial Kidnapping and Rape Case

In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has granted bail to Javed Alam, a Muslim man accused of kidnapping and raping a Hindu girl. The case has attracted attention due to the sensitive nature of the allegations, which involve issues of religious conversion and interfaith relationships.

Court’s Rationale for Granting Bail

Justice Sameer Jain, while granting bail, noted that the girl had stated in her testimony that she was over 17 years old when the First Information Report (FIR) was lodged and that she had willingly accompanied Alam. The girl also expressed no objection to Alam’s release on bail, according to the lawyer representing her.

Background of the Case

The incident dates back to a train journey, where a dispute occurred between Alam and the girl. Following the altercation, a Bajrang Dal member lodged a police complaint, alleging that Alam had kidnapped the girl and forcibly converted her religion. The FIR against Alam included charges under several sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including kidnapping (Section 363), rape (Section 376), and criminal intimidation (Section 506).

Alam was also booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act due to the girl’s age at the time of the alleged incident, and the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021, a law designed to prevent forced religious conversions.

Legal Implications and Public Debate

The ruling has sparked debate about interfaith marriages and religious conversion in India, especially in light of the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act. While the legal process continues, the case brings into focus issues surrounding personal freedom, the autonomy of individuals, and religious rights in India’s complex sociopolitical landscape.

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