Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Village Hoardings Barring Entry to Pastors as Constitutional Protection for Tribal Communities

Nov 02, 2025 07:48 pm CST

The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that hoardings prohibiting entry to pastors and converted Christians in eight tribal villages are constitutional, determining they serve as legitimate protective measures against forced conversions. The court found these gram sabha actions align with PESA Act provisions designed to preserve indigenous tribal culture and heritage. This landmark decision balances religious freedom concerns with the legal protection of vulnerable tribal communities.