Purpose of Trademark

India is a nation with a diverse religious history. Hindus make up about 1 billion people in India or around 80% of the country's total population. Muslims make up about 14% of the population, Christians about 2.3%, and Sikhs about 1.9%. Although it is not illegal in India to convert to a different religion, there are several restrictions that apply depending on the convert's religion.  Background Information about Religion Conversion in India Ancient India was primarily a Hindu country. Over the centuries, however, India has seen a significant number of conversions. Islam first reached India in his 7th century and by the 10th century had become the dominant religion in the region. Over the following centuries, a constant influx of Muslim immigrants from Central Asia and Persia further increased the Muslim population. During the Mughal Empire, Muslims formed a sizeable minority of the Indian population. Christianity also has a long history in India, dating back to the arrival o...