TN moves SC against HC order striking down quota benefits for converts to Islam

Tamil Nadu has appealed to the Supreme Court to overturn a recent high court ruling that deemed a state government order granting quota benefits to converts to Islam as unconstitutional. The high court's decision, made in June, challenged the March 2024 directive from the then ruling DMK government. This move highlights the ongoing legal and political debates surrounding affirmative action policies in India, especially those targeting specific religious conversions. The Supreme Court's decision could have significant implications for state-level policies and minority rights.