Punjab High Court questions validity of 'affidavit' swearing religious faith

On an affidavit filed by an interfaith couple regarding the religion conversion, the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Saturday asked the prosecutor, "Is an affidavit is enough to attain Hindu Religion?"

Chandigarh:On an affidavit filed by an interfaith couple regarding the religious conversion, the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Saturday asked the prosecutor, "Is an affidavit is enough to convert to Hindu religion?"

The court ordered to file an answer in the next hearing.

Earlier, on 28 April, the Muslim girl and the Hindu boy married by filing an affidavit of religious conversion in the court. Later, they filed a plea in the court demanding protection from their families.

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During the hearing of the plea, the court said that according to the Hindu Marriage Act 1955, it is mandatory for both parties should be Hindu.

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The petitioner had sought some time to answer the question of the High Court, on which the High Court adjourned the hearing giving time to them.

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