How conversion affects reservation
The invalidation of Tamil Nadu’s order enabling persons converting to Islam from Backward Classes and Scheduled Castes to obtain Backward Class Muslim certificates highlights that while conversion cannot automatically transfer a person into a different notified community, continuing social disadvantage calls for an evidence-based inquiry
· 10/21/2026, 1:03:54 PM· 2 min read
The invalidation of Tamil Nadu’s order enabling persons converting to Islam from Backward Classes and Scheduled Castes to obtain Backward Class Muslim certificates highlights that while conversion cannot automatically transfer a person into a different notified community, continuing social disadvantage calls for an evidence-based inquiry
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