Uttarakhand Court acquits two in alleged 'love jihad' case

The Uttarakhand High Court acquitted two Muslim men, Rizwan and Bablu, accused of kidnapping and forcibly converting a Hindu girl in an alleged 'love jihad' case. The court cited a lack of evidence and inconsistencies in the victim's statements, emphasizing the need for tangible proof in criminal cases. Justice Ravindra Maithani noted that allegations of 'love jihad' must be substantiated by concrete evidence rather than mere assertions. The ruling underscores the judiciary's commitment to evidence-based adjudication and highlights the complexities involved in cases of alleged forced conversions, particularly in the context of religious sensitivities in India.