No Scheduled Caste Status after Conversion: Supreme Court

On 24th March 2026, in a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court upheld a ruling of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, clarifying that a person who converts to Christianity and actively practices it cannot continue to claim Scheduled Caste (SC) status.

Background of the Case

  • The case arose in Andhra Pradesh, involving a Christian pastor with over ten years of service.
  • Though born into a Scheduled Caste, he had converted to Christianity and actively practiced the religion.
  • He argued that he remained eligible for SC benefits based on his caste by birth.

High Court Decision

  • In April 2025, the Andhra Pradesh High Court ....
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