Caste Assigned at Birth Remains Unchanged Even After Conversion or Marriage: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court held caste by birth remains unchanged despite conversion or marriage, while dismissing an appeal against summons under the SC/ST Act from an Aligarh special court. Justice Anil Kumar-X ruled religion may change, but caste endures.

“Who Will Decide the Child’s Caste – Mother or Father”? SC Annulled the Marriage Between Non-Dalit Woman And Dalit Man

The Supreme Court annulled the marriage between Juhi and Pradip Poria, stating a non-Dalit woman cannot gain SC status through marriage, but their children can. The court mandated the father to obtain SC certificates for the children and provide financial support, while emphasizing the importance of maintaining their relationship with him.