SC issues notice to Centre on plea seeking Scheduled Caste status for Dalit Christians
The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Central government on a petition filed by the National Council of Dalit Christians seeking Scheduled Caste (SC) status for the Dalit Christians.
A bench headed by Chief Justice SA Bobde sought response from the government and agreed to hear the plea which stated that the Christian Dalits should be given SC/ST reservation.
The petitioner stated the change of religion does not end social discrimination against lower castes.
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