The Supreme Court of India reaffirmed that individuals converting from Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism to other faiths such as Christianity or Islam, forfeit their Scheduled Caste (SC) status , on March 24, 2026 ..
Ruling of SC
- The Court held that the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950, it limits SC benefits to those practicing Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism, rendering conversions to other faiths a cause for losing SC recognition.
- Converted individuals can no longer access protections under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.
- Holding a previous SC certificate does not maintain status, as eligibility depends on the religion practiced at the time of a claim, noted the Court.
Case Study
- Chinthada Anand v. State of Andhra Pradesh, the Court upheld the quashing of an SC/ST Act case filed by a Christian pastor, affirming that active, long-term practice of Christianity disqualifies one from claiming SC status, regardless of prior documentation..
- The Court observed that unlike SC status, Scheduled Tribe (ST) status is not tied to religious affiliation but rather to cultural continuity and tribal identity…
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