Supreme Court Dismisses Review Plea on Loss of Scheduled Caste Status After Religious Conversion
The Supreme Court dismissed a review petition challenging its March 2026 ruling that individuals from Scheduled Caste communities lose their SC status immediately upon converting to religions other than Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism. The Court upheld that this loss is absolute and confirmed the Andhra Pradesh High Court's order. It also clarified that SC status can be restored only if the person reconverts to one of the three religions, proves original caste membership, and gains acceptance from their community. The petition for oral hearing was also rejected.
First-hand measurement across 9 sources
We measured how 9 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 51/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
opindia broke this story on 27 Jul, 05:45 am. Other outlets followed.