Allahabad High Court Orders Release of Youth Who Converted to Islam

The Allahabad High Court has ordered the release of a youth who converted to Islam, affirming his constitutional right to practise the religion of his choice. The court's directive underscores the fundamental freedom guaranteed under India's Constitution.

The judgment emphasises that citizens have the liberty to adopt any religion they wish without state interference or coercion. The court's order comes amid ongoing debates around religious conversions in several Indian states.