India: Christian couple granted bail

Luke Randall  |  World
Date posted:  5 Apr 2025
Share Add       
India: Christian couple granted bail

Sheeja and Jose Pappachan. Source: Christian Solidarity Worldwide

A Christian couple sentenced to five years behind bars for an attempted conversion have been granted bail and will be released once all required paperwork is completed.

According to Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), they were sentenced earlier this year under legislation which prohibits religious conversion achieved through force, misrepresentation, coercion or other fraudulent means. CSW said that the charges should never have been brought against Sheeja and Jose Pappachan and they are urging the authorities to repeal anti-conversion laws immediately.

Share
< Previous article| World| Next article >
Read more articles on:   India
Read more articles by Luke Randall >>
People
Free Church of Scotland announces new Moderator

Free Church of Scotland announces new Moderator

David Court has been named as the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Free Church of Scotland for 2027, …

World
Nigeria: Persecution is not slowing down

Nigeria: Persecution is not slowing down

More than 4,200 Christians in Nigeria have been killed during 2026, with one dying every 86 minutes, according to a …

Looking for a job?

Browse all our current job adverts

Search

Need to advertise?

We can help you reach Christians across the country

Find out more