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.

Bombay High Court Extends Stay on FIR Against Ex-SEBI Chief Madhabi Puri Buch, Others

The Bombay High Court has extended the interim stay on an order directing an FIR against former SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and five others over alleged stock market fraud from 1994. The court criticized the original order as lacking specificity and is allowing the accused time to review the complaint details.