Christianity in India — Landmark Events

Landmark Events

Stanislaus v. State of Madhya Pradesh

1977

This landmark judgment established that the right to propagate religion under Article 25 does not include the right to convert others. The Supreme Court distinguished between the…

Rev. Stainislaus v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors

1977

Upheld the constitutional validity of anti-conversion laws, specifically the Madhya Pradesh Dharma Swatantrya Adhiniyam, 1968. The court held that such laws do not violate the…

Sarla Mudgal v. Union of India

1995

While primarily dealing with Hindu Marriage Act and conversion to Islam, this case has implications for Christian personal law and conversion issues. The court emphasized that…