Religion change in school certificates should be allowed after conversion: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has ruled that individuals who convert to a different religion can change their religion on their school certificates. The court found that denying such changes violates the fundamental rights of individuals, particularly their right to religious freedom. This decision came after a petition was filed by a man who wanted his school records to reflect his conversion from Hinduism to Islam. The court emphasized that school certificates should accurately reflect a person's current status and beliefs, irrespective of past records. This judgment aligns with constitutional guarantees of personal freedom and equality.