SC rejects plea of two Jat men seeking medical admission post conversion to Buddhism

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea filed by two men from the Jat community who sought medical college admission after converting to Buddhism, terming the attempt a “new type of fraud.” The court made strong observations while refusing to entertain the petition, underscoring concerns over misuse of legal and constitutional safeguards.

According to the case details, the petitioners claimed eligibility for medical admission benefits following their conversion to Buddhism. They approached the apex court seeking relief after failing to secure admission through the existing process, arguing that their changed religious status entitled them to consideration.The Supreme Court, however, rejected the argument outright. During the hearing, the bench remarked that such attempts amounted to manipulation of the system and described the plea as a “new type of fraud,” signalling judicial intolerance toward what it viewed as an effort to bypass established admission norms.

The court noted that admissions to professional courses, particularly medical education, must strictly adhere to prescribed rules and eligibility criteria. Any attempt to alter personal status solely for securing institutional benefits was viewed as legally untenable. With the dismissal of the plea, the Supreme Court reaffirmed its position on maintaining the integrity of admission processes and warned against innovative methods being used to exploit legal provisions meant for social justice.