Through the Reader lens — The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a petition seeking review of its March ruling that Scheduled Caste status is lost immediately upon conversion to religions other than Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism. The dismissal reaffirms the legal principle that SC benefits and reservations are contingent on adherence to these three religions, which are recognized under the Constitution's framework for affirmative action. The ruling has significant implications for individuals and communities who converted to religions such as Islam or Christianity, as they are no longer eligible for SC quotas in education, government jobs, and legislative reservations. The coverage comes from Indian outlet Prajavani, which reported the decision neutrally without editorializing. While the ruling is legally definitive, it remains politically and socially sensitive, particularly in states with substantial SC populations. What to watch includes potential legislative responses, further court challenges, and how state governments implement or contest the ruling in practice.