Propagation means to promote religion, not convert: Allahabad HC

The word 'propagation' means to promote, not to convert any person from one religion to another, Allahabad HC said.
Kailash, the accused who was denied bail, had taken a villager from Hamirpur to a religious congregation, where he was allegedly converted.
An FIR was filed against Kailash at Maudaha police station in Hamirpur in 2023 under sections 365 (abduction) of IPC and 3/5(1) of Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act.
According to the FIR, Ramphal, the mentally ill brother of complainant Ramkali Prajapati, was one among several from the village to be converted during that event. Kailash had allegedly promised Ramkali that her brother would be treated.
When Ramphal did not return home after a week, his sister lodged a complaint.
Kailash's counsel said the congregation was organised by a man identified as Sonu Pastor, who was also arrested but is currently on bail.