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Court-Ordered Freedom Sparks New Row in Shamli Religious Conversion Case

Following a High Court order granting an adult the right to reside as he chooses, a fresh dispute has emerged in the closely-watched Shamli case. The youth's father has now filed multiple police complaints against two individuals.

LSN India · 30 September 2026

Court-Ordered Freedom Sparks New Row in Shamli Religious Conversion Case

A controversy has surfaced in the high-profile religious conversion case involving Ayush Malik of Shamli following a recent High Court ruling. On September 16, the court granted the adult petitioner the freedom to reside according to his wishes. However, after the order, Malik did not return home, prompting his father Devraj Malik to take legal action. The father has filed multiple first information reports (FIRs) against Sultan Kari and Mufti Abdullah, leveling serious allegations against them. The fresh development has reignited tensions surrounding the case, which has drawn considerable public and legal attention in the region. The circumstances surrounding Ayush Malik's decision to remain away from his residence and the specific nature of the accusations against the named individuals remain subjects of ongoing investigation by local law enforcement authorities.