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Persons converting to Islam cannot claim Backward Class Muslim status, says SC

2026-10-15T10:45:19.000Z

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On March 24, the Supreme Court said that only persons belonging to the Hindu, Buddhist and Sikh faiths can claim the Scheduled Caste status.

Supreme Court of India, Talak Marg in New Delhi
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