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flag India’s Supreme Court ruled on March 24, 2026, that converting from Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism strips individuals of Scheduled Caste status and benefits.

flag On March 24, 2026, India’s Supreme Court ruled that converting to any religion other than Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism results in the immediate and permanent loss of Scheduled Caste (SC) status, disqualifying individuals from SC benefits, protections, and reservations. flag The court upheld a prior Andhra Pradesh High Court decision, stating that the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950, establishes an absolute bar with no exceptions. flag The ruling, based on a case involving a Christian pastor who converted over a decade ago, emphasized that religious affiliation determines SC eligibility and that practicing a non-recognized religion severs SC identity. flag The court found no evidence of re-conversion or re-acceptance into the original community, affirming that caste-based reservations are confined to the three specified faiths.

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