CJI Flags Minority Certificate Claim After Religion Change, Admission Plea Dismissed
In an important court observation related to minority status claims, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) raised serious
concerns over the use of minority certificates for securing educational admission after a change of religion.
The plea seeking admission under the minority category was ultimately dismissed.
What happened in court?
The candidate sought admission by claiming minority status. During the hearing, the court questioned the basis of this claim,
especially when the applicant had earlier declared themselves under the general category in previous applications.
The court questioned how minority status was being claimed after earlier general-category declarations, and sought clarity on the
rules for issuing minority certificates.
Why the court raised concerns
The court indicated that minority benefits are meant to protect genuine minority communities and that any attempt to use
such status purely for admission advantage requires strict scrutiny.
Order for Haryana: guidelines on minority certificates
The court directed that the Chief Secretary of Haryana be informed and asked to clarify:
- What are the official guidelines for issuing a minority certificate?
- How should authorities verify minority claims when the applicant earlier declared a different category?
- Whether such claims are being misused in competitive admissions.
Outcome
The admission plea was dismissed. The observations underline the need for careful verification by authorities and institutions
when minority status is claimed for admissions.
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