‘Love jihad’ threat to nation’s integrity, says court, gives man 7-yr jail sentence

A Yamunanagar court sentenced a man to seven years in prison for sexually assaulting and intimidating a minor Hindu girl, aiming to coerce her into a relationship with a Muslim juvenile. The court labeled the case as “love jihad,” imposing a ₹1 lakh fine and highlighting the threat to national sovereignty. The accused was convicted under POCSO and BNS sections.