In Brief
The appellant, born to parents who married under Christian rites and baptized as an infant, sought an SC (Scheduled Caste) certificate claiming Hindu religion and Valluvan caste for employment benefits. Evidence—including church baptism records, regular church attendance, and parents' Christian marriage registration—established she actively practices Christianity. The Court held that SC certificates are available only to those professing Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism. Upon conversion to Christianity, a person loses caste status. Claiming SC status while professing Christianity constitutes fraud on the Constitution and defeats reservation's social purpose. The appeal was dismissed; no SC certificate could be issued.
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