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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...

Indian cultures, languages, and religions have always been known for their diversity. It is evident that it is the birthplace of four major religions in the world: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. Through the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976, the Constitution was amended in 1950 to declare India a secular state, which means that every citizen has the right to practice any religion they wish without discrimination. Religion freedom is protected by the Constitution of India as a fundamental right that assures freedom of conversion as a matter of freedom of religion. However, one may wonder whether or not these religious conversions are effectively protected under conversion of religion as far as their validity is concerned? It is the main objective of this article to explain what is meant by freedom of religion under the fundamental right of freedom of religion and to answer as many questions as possible in the context of religious conversions. Religious Freedom in India The Constitut...