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Section 2: Definitions

The Himachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 2006State Act of Himachal Pradesh · Act 5 of 2007

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-

(a) “conversion” means renouncing one religion and adopting another;

(b) “force” shall include show of force or threat of injury or threat of divine displeasure or social ex-communication;

(c) “fraud” shall include misrepresentation or any other fraudulent contrivance ;

1. Passed in Hindi by the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha. For Statement of Objects and Reasons see the Rajpatra, Himachal Pradesh (Extra-ordinary), dated 27 th December, 2006, pp. 9239 and 9243.

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(d) “inducement” shall include the offer of any gift or gratification, either in cash or in any kind or grant of any kind benefit either pecuniary or otherwise; and

(e) “minor” means a person under eighteen year of age.

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ActThe Himachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 2006
Section2
Marginal noteDefinitions
JurisdictionState of Himachal Pradesh
StatusIn force as published by the source

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