General Hindu caste to convert in christian
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Can I get minority reservation after converting general Hindu to christian relegion? (Sabarkantha, Gujarat)
No, you cannot get minority reservation after converting from Hinduism to Christianity.
The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order of 1950 clearly states that individuals who profess a religion other than Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism are ineligible for Scheduled Caste (SC) reservation benefits. This means that upon converting to Christianity, a person from a Scheduled Caste background loses eligibility for SC reservation.
The Madras High Court has reinforced this stance by ruling that caste-based reservations cannot be claimed after converting to a religion that does not recognize the caste system. The court reasoned that once an individual adopts a religion without caste distinctions, they are no longer part of their former caste.
The government's position supports this interpretation, arguing that Dalits who converted to Christianity or Islam in an effort to escape caste-based discrimination cannot claim the reservation benefits granted to those who remained within the Hindu religious framework. This reflects a broader stance against extending caste-based reservation benefits to those who convert to religions where the caste system is not recognized.
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