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Caste by birth remains same even if one changes religion: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a person's caste remains unchanged by birth, even if they convert to another religion or get married. This observation came while the court was hearing a criminal appeal. The appellants had argued that a woman lost her caste status after marrying into a different community.

12 Feb 2026 10:03 pm