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Scheduled Caste Status

Coverage of Scheduled Caste Status in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 28 · 14:54 UTCMost recent: Jul 27 · 08:35 UTC

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POLITICSJul 27 · 08:35 UTCTHE HINDU NATIONAL
Supreme Court junks review plea against verdict on loss of Scheduled Caste status upon religious conversion
The Supreme Court dismissed a review petition challenging a verdict that individuals lose their Scheduled Caste status upon religious conversion. The court found no errors in its March 24, 2026 judgment and rejected the application for an oral hearing.
POLITICSMay 28 · 14:54 UTCTHE DIPLOMAT
Rethinking the ‘Absolute Bar’ on Scheduled Caste Status in India
India's law linking Scheduled Caste status to religion may exclude groups still facing discrimination. The article argues this approach undermines the intent of the policy.