- British church leader Pankaj Devnoor is facing legal action in Pune, India, after being accused of attempting to convert Hindus to Christianity during a church event.
- The case was initially registered under Maharashtra's new anti-conversion law, but authorities later realised the legislation was not yet in force.
- Indian police intend to drop the anti-conversion charges but may still pursue legal action against Mr Devnoor under immigration regulations.
- Mr Devnoor has been granted interim bail on condition that he remains in India and reports regularly to a local police station.
- His family in Manchester have launched a fundraiser to support his legal defence and say they fear for his safety after his personal details were published.
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