The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to stay the controversial provisions of 'Love Jihad' law enacted by Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand against the forceful conversion of religion for marriage. The top court, however, issued notices to the state governments based on petitions challenging the anti-conversion ordinance in Uttar Pradesh and Freedom of Religion Act, 2018 in Uttarakhand.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to stay the controversial provisions of 'Love Jihad' law enacted by Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand against the forceful conversion of religion for marriage. The top court, however, issued notices to the state governments based on petitions challenging the anti-conversion ordinance in Uttar Pradesh and Freedom of Religion Act, 2018 in Uttarakhand.