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Rebecca John
Senior advocate and leading criminal defence lawyer in India with decades of experience; appeared as a litigant and argued in the Fatehpur anti-conversion FIRs case discussed in the episode.
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Oct 31, 2025
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Supreme Court quashes ‘mass conversion’ FIRs: What it means for anti-conversion laws in India
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Rebecca John, a senior advocate and criminal defense lawyer, discusses the Supreme Court's recent decision to quash multiple FIRs under Uttar Pradesh’s anti-conversion law. She exposes the legal flaws and procedural errors that marred the cases, particularly highlighting fabricated evidence. John reveals how the ruling not only safeguards individual rights but could also change how anti-conversion laws are enforced across India. She explores the implications for interfaith marriages, the challenges of legal accountability, and the ongoing debate over constitutional validity.
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