THE HINDU DATED 25TH MARCH 2026

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THE HINDU DATED 25TH MARCH 2026.

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1.      Supreme Court on SC status and religious conversion

The Supreme Court held that Scheduled Caste (SC) status is confined to Hindus, Buddhists, and Sikhs, and conversion to other religions leads to loss of such status. The event clarifies constitutional interpretation under the Presidential Order of 1950. The logic lies in the historical linkage of caste-based disabilities with specific religious contexts. The Court emphasised that SC benefits aim to address social discrimination rooted in these traditions. The gist is that affirmative action policies must align with their original socio-historical purpose. However, the judgment may reignite debates on extending SC benefits to Dalit converts to Christianity and Islam. The issue highlights tensions between constitutional equality, social justice, and evolving social realities.

2.      Continued Iran–Israel strikes despite diplomatic signals