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According to the same UN press release the experts expressed concern that forced marriages and religious conversions of girls from religious minorities which have been coerced are validated by the courts, often invoking religious law to justify keeping victims with their abductors rather than allowing them to return to their parents. UN Slams Pakistan: United Nations Experts Lambast Pakistan for Failing To Stop Forced Conversions, Marriages of Minor Girls in Country.

Circular issued by Gujarat Home department states Hindu's seeking conversion to Buddhism, Sikhism, or Jainism must seek permission from district magistrate under Gujarat Freedom of Religion Act, 2003.

"In India, it is open for anybody to change religion. An oral or written declaration does not constitute conversion. Credible proof of desire to convert is required," the Court said.

Former pornography star Bree Solstad found faith, left sex work, and creates Christian art after a profound religious conversion.

She was trained by Sisters of Charity of Nazareth but alleged harassment to change her religion before going missing