Supreme Court rules Hindu converts to Islam cannot access Muslim backward quota
- SC said, a Hindu who converts to Islam cannot claim reservation meant for backward Muslim communities.
- The court held that conversion can affect eligibility under the constitutional reservation framework.
- It stressed that a person seeking backward-class benefits must meet the relevant legal conditions.
- • The ruling came while hearing a case involving a man who claimed backward-class status after converting to Islam.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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