'Love Jihad' not defined by law, no cases reported by central agencies so far: Govt
However, two cases from Kerala involving inter-faith marriage have been probed by the National Investigation Agency, Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy said.
By : migrator
Update: 2020-02-04 12:35 GMT
New Delhi
The Centre on Tuesday said the term 'Love Jihad' is not defined under the extant laws and no case of 'Love Jihad' has been reported by any of the central agencies.
Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy said the Article 25 of the Constitution provides for the freedom to profess, practice and propagate religion subject to public order, morality and health.
Various courts, including the Kerala High Court, have upheld this view.
"The term 'Love Jihad' is not defined under the extant laws. No such case of 'Love Jihad' has been reported by any of the central agencies," he said in reply to a written question.
The minister, however, said two cases from Kerala involving inter-faith marriage have been probed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
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