Overview

• Justice Nirzar S. Desai on September 30–October 1 rejected petitions to quash the Amod police FIR, holding the record provides sufficient basis to proceed to trial.
• The court held that individuals who have converted can be prosecuted if they later influence, pressure or allure others to change religion.
• The FIR and witness material allege roughly 100 tribals from about 35–37 Hindu families were converted through financial aid, housing promises and job offers.
• The judge found prima facie material against UK national Abdul Adam Patel, accused of funding the activities, noting frequent India visits and non-cooperation after the FIR.
• On September 29 the High Court ordered that proceedings not be live-streamed or telecast, citing the sensitivity of the matter.