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Kavita Oad being converted in the presence of a cleric purported to be Mian Mithu

Should the state oversee religious conversions?

WOMEN/GENDER RIGHTS/GBV Voice Pk - Modified date: November 2, 2021 0

While denying any involvement in the case of Kavita Oad's abduction, forced conversion and possibly underage marriage, notorious Barelvi cleric Mian Mithu of the Bharchundi Shareef Dargah has stated that he has never solemnized the nikkah of a minor due to the Child Marriage Act, which he considers contrary to Shariah law.