Conversion without Liberation: The Constitutional Case for Dalit Muslims

Summary The article argues that the 1950 Presidential Order, which restricts Scheduled Caste (SC) status and related reservations to Hindu, Sikh, and Buddhist converts, is unconstitutional. It highlights that Dalit Muslims and Christians face caste-based stigma and marginalization similar to their Hindu counterparts, a fact confirmed by the Ranganath Mishra and Sachar Committee Reports. The […]

A Fast of Dedication and Defiance: The Politicisation of Ramadan

Summary Ramadan, a sacred period for Muslims, has historically and continues to be politicized in India, moving from devotion to a time marked by hostility and systematic antagonism. Authorities and vigilante groups surveil mosques, disrupt prayers, and promote economic boycotts, weaponizing religious identity. This criminalization of Muslim practices and symbols reflects an erosion of religious […]