SC : People who convert to religion other than Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism to lose Scheduled Caste status
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March 24, 2026 • 2:57 PM
SC : People who convert to religion other than Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism to lose Scheduled Caste status
The Supreme Court has said that a person who professes a religion other than Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism can not be a member of the Scheduled Caste.
"Conversion to any other religion results in loss of Scheduled Caste status," SC said. A two-judge bench said a Dalit person who converted to Christianity cannot claim protection under the SC/ST Act.
