The task before the SC is to carry out an emancipatory role when faced with the content of the law, which on the face of it, negates the constitutionally guaranteed freedom.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday referred to undue delay by the Centre in deciding on the question of extending reservations in jobs and education for Dalit Christians and Muslims.
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Justice Amanullah during the course of the hearing pointed out that the two communities were seeking such protection as social stigmas carried on despite conversion.