Bengaluru, March 25 Congress general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala on Wednesday targeted the Centre over the Supreme Court's ruling denying Scheduled Caste status to Christians, Muslims, and other minorities, alleging that it has caused "deep consternation, disquiet, and fear" among the poor...
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New Delhi, March 25 The Supreme Court on Wednesday strongly objected to what appeared to be an attempt to influence judicial proceedings, with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant warning of contempt of court charges after a litigant’s relative purportedly contacted his family member...
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New Delhi, March 25 The Vishva Hindu Parishad welcomed the Supreme Court's verdict on Wednesday, stating that only Hindus, Sikhs, and Buddhists can be recognized as Scheduled Castes, saying it strengthens the fundamental principles of the Constitution, social justice, and the rule of law.In a...
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Jamshedpur, March 24 Former Jharkhand chief minister Champai Soren welcomed the Supreme Court's verdict on the Scheduled Caste status of persons who convert to a faith other than Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism, saying it was aimed at "protecting" members of the community from religious...
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In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court on Tuesday declared that a person belonging to a Scheduled Caste community who converts to a religion other than Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism loses their Scheduled Caste status from the moment of conversion, regardless of their birth.A bench of...
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New Delhi, March 24 The Supreme Court said on Tuesday that no person professing a religion other than Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism can be considered a member of a Scheduled Caste.A bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and NV Anjaria, upholding an order of the Andhra Pradesh High Court...
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New Delhi, March 24 – The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a ruling by the Andhra Pradesh High Court, stating that a person who has converted to Christianity and continues to profess and practice the faith cannot claim the status of a Scheduled Caste.A bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra...
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Mumbai, March 5 The Maharashtra cabinet on Thursday approved a draft bill that makes conversion mandatory, requiring individuals to obtain permission from a competent authority before changing their religion.According to the bill, a person wishing to convert must give a 60-day notice and seek...
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Lucknow, February 17 – RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat called on Hindu society to unite, strengthen itself, and take decisive steps to reverse population decline, halt forced or inducement-based conversions, and accelerate "Ghar Wapsi" efforts, while remaining alert to external and internal challenges...
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