Today, On 24th March, Supreme Court of India upheld the Andhra Pradesh High Court ruling that conversion to Christianity bars continued membership of the Scheduled Caste community. The Court held only Hindus, Sikhs or Buddhists qualify for Scheduled Caste status, conversion to any other religion, including Christianity, results in the loss of that status.
The Supreme Court of India ruled that a couple from different religions can live together despite ongoing criminal proceedings. The bench granted bail to Arif Siddiqui, who married a Hindu woman, emphasizing personal liberty and the couple’s right to make independent choices. The court rejected state interference in their relationship.
Today( on 22nd July), The Supreme Court of India has temporarily suspended the directive for shop owners and hawkers to display their names during the Kanwar Yatra season, with the next hearing set for July 26. The court has issued notices to Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, and other states involved.
