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Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.The Karnataka Legislative Assembly passed the Karnataka Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021, commonly referred to as the Anti-Conversion Bill, amid opposition protests. The bill states, "No person shall convert or attempt to convert, either directly or otherwise, any other person from one religion to another by use of misrepresentation, force, undue influence, coercion, allurement or any fraudulent means, or by marriage, nor shall any person abet or conspire for conversions." It, however, provides an exemption in the case of a person who reconverts to his immediate previous religion as the same shall not be deemed to be a conversion under this act.According to the proposed legislation, complaints regarding conversions can be filed by family members or any other person who is related to the individual who is getting converted. A jail term along with fine have been proposed for those violating the law in the case of people from general categories, and an enhanced jail term and a fine has been mooted for those converting minors, women or persons from SC/ST communities.The bill also envisages payment of a compensation (on court orders) to victims of conversion by the persons attempting the conversion, and double punishment for repeat offences. Marriages conducted with the intention of conversion can be declared null and void by a family court or a jurisdictional court. The offence of conversion has been deemed to be a cognisable and non-bailable, that can be tried in a magistrates court under the proposed law.Any person intending to convert to another religion after the law comes into force will have to notify the district magistrate two months in advance. "The person who is carrying out the conversion must provide one month notice, and the district magistrate must conduct an enquiry through the police on the real purpose of the conversion", says the draft bill. Not informing the authorities will result in a prison term of six months to three years for persons who convert, and a term of one to five years for those carrying out conversions.The bill also requires the person who gets converted to inform the district magistrate of the conversion within 30 days, and he/she must appear before the district magistrate to confirm their identity. Not informing the district magistrate will lead to the conversion being declared null and void.[Extracted with edits and revisions from, Explained: What does Karnatakas contentious anti-conversion Bill propose?, The Indian Express]Q.A person got another person converted to his religion through fraud, and now the fraudulently converted person has written a letter to the district magistrate for compensation. Can the district magistrate award compensation?a)Yes, the district magistrate has the power to award compensation in case of fraud.b)No, the compensation will be paid by the person doing fraud.c)No, the compensation can be paid on court order only.d)Yes, the district magistrate can use his discretion to provide the compensation.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? for CLAT 2024 is part of CLAT preparation. The Question and answers have been prepared according to the CLAT exam syllabus. Information about Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.The Karnataka Legislative Assembly passed the Karnataka Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021, commonly referred to as the Anti-Conversion Bill, amid opposition protests. The bill states, "No person shall convert or attempt to convert, either directly or otherwise, any other person from one religion to another by use of misrepresentation, force, undue influence, coercion, allurement or any fraudulent means, or by marriage, nor shall any person abet or conspire for conversions." It, however, provides an exemption in the case of a person who reconverts to his immediate previous religion as the same shall not be deemed to be a conversion under this act.According to the proposed legislation, complaints regarding conversions can be filed by family members or any other person who is related to the individual who is getting converted. A jail term along with fine have been proposed for those violating the law in the case of people from general categories, and an enhanced jail term and a fine has been mooted for those converting minors, women or persons from SC/ST communities.The bill also envisages payment of a compensation (on court orders) to victims of conversion by the persons attempting the conversion, and double punishment for repeat offences. Marriages conducted with the intention of conversion can be declared null and void by a family court or a jurisdictional court. The offence of conversion has been deemed to be a cognisable and non-bailable, that can be tried in a magistrates court under the proposed law.Any person intending to convert to another religion after the law comes into force will have to notify the district magistrate two months in advance. "The person who is carrying out the conversion must provide one month notice, and the district magistrate must conduct an enquiry through the police on the real purpose of the conversion", says the draft bill. Not informing the authorities will result in a prison term of six months to three years for persons who convert, and a term of one to five years for those carrying out conversions.The bill also requires the person who gets converted to inform the district magistrate of the conversion within 30 days, and he/she must appear before the district magistrate to confirm their identity. Not informing the district magistrate will lead to the conversion being declared null and void.[Extracted with edits and revisions from, Explained: What does Karnatakas contentious anti-conversion Bill propose?, The Indian Express]Q.A person got another person converted to his religion through fraud, and now the fraudulently converted person has written a letter to the district magistrate for compensation. Can the district magistrate award compensation?a)Yes, the district magistrate has the power to award compensation in case of fraud.b)No, the compensation will be paid by the person doing fraud.c)No, the compensation can be paid on court order only.d)Yes, the district magistrate can use his discretion to provide the compensation.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? covers all topics & solutions for CLAT 2024 Exam. Find important definitions, questions, meanings, examples, exercises and tests below for Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.The Karnataka Legislative Assembly passed the Karnataka Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021, commonly referred to as the Anti-Conversion Bill, amid opposition protests. The bill states, "No person shall convert or attempt to convert, either directly or otherwise, any other person from one religion to another by use of misrepresentation, force, undue influence, coercion, allurement or any fraudulent means, or by marriage, nor shall any person abet or conspire for conversions." It, however, provides an exemption in the case of a person who reconverts to his immediate previous religion as the same shall not be deemed to be a conversion under this act.According to the proposed legislation, complaints regarding conversions can be filed by family members or any other person who is related to the individual who is getting converted. A jail term along with fine have been proposed for those violating the law in the case of people from general categories, and an enhanced jail term and a fine has been mooted for those converting minors, women or persons from SC/ST communities.The bill also envisages payment of a compensation (on court orders) to victims of conversion by the persons attempting the conversion, and double punishment for repeat offences. Marriages conducted with the intention of conversion can be declared null and void by a family court or a jurisdictional court. The offence of conversion has been deemed to be a cognisable and non-bailable, that can be tried in a magistrates court under the proposed law.Any person intending to convert to another religion after the law comes into force will have to notify the district magistrate two months in advance. "The person who is carrying out the conversion must provide one month notice, and the district magistrate must conduct an enquiry through the police on the real purpose of the conversion", says the draft bill. Not informing the authorities will result in a prison term of six months to three years for persons who convert, and a term of one to five years for those carrying out conversions.The bill also requires the person who gets converted to inform the district magistrate of the conversion within 30 days, and he/she must appear before the district magistrate to confirm their identity. Not informing the district magistrate will lead to the conversion being declared null and void.[Extracted with edits and revisions from, Explained: What does Karnatakas contentious anti-conversion Bill propose?, The Indian Express]Q.A person got another person converted to his religion through fraud, and now the fraudulently converted person has written a letter to the district magistrate for compensation. Can the district magistrate award compensation?a)Yes, the district magistrate has the power to award compensation in case of fraud.b)No, the compensation will be paid by the person doing fraud.c)No, the compensation can be paid on court order only.d)Yes, the district magistrate can use his discretion to provide the compensation.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?.

Solutions for Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.The Karnataka Legislative Assembly passed the Karnataka Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021, commonly referred to as the Anti-Conversion Bill, amid opposition protests. The bill states, "No person shall convert or attempt to convert, either directly or otherwise, any other person from one religion to another by use of misrepresentation, force, undue influence, coercion, allurement or any fraudulent means, or by marriage, nor shall any person abet or conspire for conversions." It, however, provides an exemption in the case of a person who reconverts to his immediate previous religion as the same shall not be deemed to be a conversion under this act.According to the proposed legislation, complaints regarding conversions can be filed by family members or any other person who is related to the individual who is getting converted. A jail term along with fine have been proposed for those violating the law in the case of people from general categories, and an enhanced jail term and a fine has been mooted for those converting minors, women or persons from SC/ST communities.The bill also envisages payment of a compensation (on court orders) to victims of conversion by the persons attempting the conversion, and double punishment for repeat offences. Marriages conducted with the intention of conversion can be declared null and void by a family court or a jurisdictional court. The offence of conversion has been deemed to be a cognisable and non-bailable, that can be tried in a magistrates court under the proposed law.Any person intending to convert to another religion after the law comes into force will have to notify the district magistrate two months in advance. "The person who is carrying out the conversion must provide one month notice, and the district magistrate must conduct an enquiry through the police on the real purpose of the conversion", says the draft bill. Not informing the authorities will result in a prison term of six months to three years for persons who convert, and a term of one to five years for those carrying out conversions.The bill also requires the person who gets converted to inform the district magistrate of the conversion within 30 days, and he/she must appear before the district magistrate to confirm their identity. Not informing the district magistrate will lead to the conversion being declared null and void.[Extracted with edits and revisions from, Explained: What does Karnatakas contentious anti-conversion Bill propose?, The Indian Express]Q.A person got another person converted to his religion through fraud, and now the fraudulently converted person has written a letter to the district magistrate for compensation. Can the district magistrate award compensation?a)Yes, the district magistrate has the power to award compensation in case of fraud.b)No, the compensation will be paid by the person doing fraud.c)No, the compensation can be paid on court order only.d)Yes, the district magistrate can use his discretion to provide the compensation.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? in English & in Hindi are available as part of our courses for CLAT. Download more important topics, notes, lectures and mock test series for CLAT Exam by signing up for free.

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A jail term along with fine have been proposed for those violating the law in the case of people from general categories, and an enhanced jail term and a fine has been mooted for those converting minors, women or persons from SC/ST communities.The bill also envisages payment of a compensation (on court orders) to victims of conversion by the persons attempting the conversion, and double punishment for repeat offences. Marriages conducted with the intention of conversion can be declared null and void by a family court or a jurisdictional court. The offence of conversion has been deemed to be a cognisable and non-bailable, that can be tried in a magistrates court under the proposed law.Any person intending to convert to another religion after the law comes into force will have to notify the district magistrate two months in advance. "The person who is carrying out the conversion must provide one month notice, and the district magistrate must conduct an enquiry through the police on the real purpose of the conversion", says the draft bill. Not informing the authorities will result in a prison term of six months to three years for persons who convert, and a term of one to five years for those carrying out conversions.The bill also requires the person who gets converted to inform the district magistrate of the conversion within 30 days, and he/she must appear before the district magistrate to confirm their identity. Not informing the district magistrate will lead to the conversion being declared null and void.[Extracted with edits and revisions from, Explained: What does Karnatakas contentious anti-conversion Bill propose?, The Indian Express]Q.A person got another person converted to his religion through fraud, and now the fraudulently converted person has written a letter to the district magistrate for compensation. Can the district magistrate award compensation?a)Yes, the district magistrate has the power to award compensation in case of fraud.b)No, the compensation will be paid by the person doing fraud.c)No, the compensation can be paid on court order only.d)Yes, the district magistrate can use his discretion to provide the compensation.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? defined & explained in the simplest way possible. 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A jail term along with fine have been proposed for those violating the law in the case of people from general categories, and an enhanced jail term and a fine has been mooted for those converting minors, women or persons from SC/ST communities.The bill also envisages payment of a compensation (on court orders) to victims of conversion by the persons attempting the conversion, and double punishment for repeat offences. Marriages conducted with the intention of conversion can be declared null and void by a family court or a jurisdictional court. The offence of conversion has been deemed to be a cognisable and non-bailable, that can be tried in a magistrates court under the proposed law.Any person intending to convert to another religion after the law comes into force will have to notify the district magistrate two months in advance. "The person who is carrying out the conversion must provide one month notice, and the district magistrate must conduct an enquiry through the police on the real purpose of the conversion", says the draft bill. Not informing the authorities will result in a prison term of six months to three years for persons who convert, and a term of one to five years for those carrying out conversions.The bill also requires the person who gets converted to inform the district magistrate of the conversion within 30 days, and he/she must appear before the district magistrate to confirm their identity. Not informing the district magistrate will lead to the conversion being declared null and void.[Extracted with edits and revisions from, Explained: What does Karnatakas contentious anti-conversion Bill propose?, The Indian Express]Q.A person got another person converted to his religion through fraud, and now the fraudulently converted person has written a letter to the district magistrate for compensation. Can the district magistrate award compensation?a)Yes, the district magistrate has the power to award compensation in case of fraud.b)No, the compensation will be paid by the person doing fraud.c)No, the compensation can be paid on court order only.d)Yes, the district magistrate can use his discretion to provide the compensation.Correct answer is option 'C'. 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A jail term along with fine have been proposed for those violating the law in the case of people from general categories, and an enhanced jail term and a fine has been mooted for those converting minors, women or persons from SC/ST communities.The bill also envisages payment of a compensation (on court orders) to victims of conversion by the persons attempting the conversion, and double punishment for repeat offences. Marriages conducted with the intention of conversion can be declared null and void by a family court or a jurisdictional court. The offence of conversion has been deemed to be a cognisable and non-bailable, that can be tried in a magistrates court under the proposed law.Any person intending to convert to another religion after the law comes into force will have to notify the district magistrate two months in advance. "The person who is carrying out the conversion must provide one month notice, and the district magistrate must conduct an enquiry through the police on the real purpose of the conversion", says the draft bill. Not informing the authorities will result in a prison term of six months to three years for persons who convert, and a term of one to five years for those carrying out conversions.The bill also requires the person who gets converted to inform the district magistrate of the conversion within 30 days, and he/she must appear before the district magistrate to confirm their identity. Not informing the district magistrate will lead to the conversion being declared null and void.[Extracted with edits and revisions from, Explained: What does Karnatakas contentious anti-conversion Bill propose?, The Indian Express]Q.A person got another person converted to his religion through fraud, and now the fraudulently converted person has written a letter to the district magistrate for compensation. Can the district magistrate award compensation?a)Yes, the district magistrate has the power to award compensation in case of fraud.b)No, the compensation will be paid by the person doing fraud.c)No, the compensation can be paid on court order only.d)Yes, the district magistrate can use his discretion to provide the compensation.Correct answer is option 'C'. 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A jail term along with fine have been proposed for those violating the law in the case of people from general categories, and an enhanced jail term and a fine has been mooted for those converting minors, women or persons from SC/ST communities.The bill also envisages payment of a compensation (on court orders) to victims of conversion by the persons attempting the conversion, and double punishment for repeat offences. Marriages conducted with the intention of conversion can be declared null and void by a family court or a jurisdictional court. The offence of conversion has been deemed to be a cognisable and non-bailable, that can be tried in a magistrates court under the proposed law.Any person intending to convert to another religion after the law comes into force will have to notify the district magistrate two months in advance. "The person who is carrying out the conversion must provide one month notice, and the district magistrate must conduct an enquiry through the police on the real purpose of the conversion", says the draft bill. Not informing the authorities will result in a prison term of six months to three years for persons who convert, and a term of one to five years for those carrying out conversions.The bill also requires the person who gets converted to inform the district magistrate of the conversion within 30 days, and he/she must appear before the district magistrate to confirm their identity. Not informing the district magistrate will lead to the conversion being declared null and void.[Extracted with edits and revisions from, Explained: What does Karnatakas contentious anti-conversion Bill propose?, The Indian Express]Q.A person got another person converted to his religion through fraud, and now the fraudulently converted person has written a letter to the district magistrate for compensation. Can the district magistrate award compensation?a)Yes, the district magistrate has the power to award compensation in case of fraud.b)No, the compensation will be paid by the person doing fraud.c)No, the compensation can be paid on court order only.d)Yes, the district magistrate can use his discretion to provide the compensation.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? theory, EduRev gives you an ample number of questions to practice Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.The Karnataka Legislative Assembly passed the Karnataka Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021, commonly referred to as the Anti-Conversion Bill, amid opposition protests. The bill states, "No person shall convert or attempt to convert, either directly or otherwise, any other person from one religion to another by use of misrepresentation, force, undue influence, coercion, allurement or any fraudulent means, or by marriage, nor shall any person abet or conspire for conversions." It, however, provides an exemption in the case of a person who reconverts to his immediate previous religion as the same shall not be deemed to be a conversion under this act.According to the proposed legislation, complaints regarding conversions can be filed by family members or any other person who is related to the individual who is getting converted. A jail term along with fine have been proposed for those violating the law in the case of people from general categories, and an enhanced jail term and a fine has been mooted for those converting minors, women or persons from SC/ST communities.The bill also envisages payment of a compensation (on court orders) to victims of conversion by the persons attempting the conversion, and double punishment for repeat offences. Marriages conducted with the intention of conversion can be declared null and void by a family court or a jurisdictional court. The offence of conversion has been deemed to be a cognisable and non-bailable, that can be tried in a magistrates court under the proposed law.Any person intending to convert to another religion after the law comes into force will have to notify the district magistrate two months in advance. "The person who is carrying out the conversion must provide one month notice, and the district magistrate must conduct an enquiry through the police on the real purpose of the conversion", says the draft bill. Not informing the authorities will result in a prison term of six months to three years for persons who convert, and a term of one to five years for those carrying out conversions.The bill also requires the person who gets converted to inform the district magistrate of the conversion within 30 days, and he/she must appear before the district magistrate to confirm their identity. Not informing the district magistrate will lead to the conversion being declared null and void.[Extracted with edits and revisions from, Explained: What does Karnatakas contentious anti-conversion Bill propose?, The Indian Express]Q.A person got another person converted to his religion through fraud, and now the fraudulently converted person has written a letter to the district magistrate for compensation. Can the district magistrate award compensation?a)Yes, the district magistrate has the power to award compensation in case of fraud.b)No, the compensation will be paid by the person doing fraud.c)No, the compensation can be paid on court order only.d)Yes, the district magistrate can use his discretion to provide the compensation.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? tests, examples and also practice CLAT tests.