Converting from Hindu to Sikh religion

Querist : Anonymous (Querist) 19 March 2011 This query is : Resolved
I am aware it is fundamental right of citizens to change from one religion to another and there is no limit on changing religions from one to another. If one converts from Hindu to Sikh religion, what written legal "proof" is needed that person is now a Sikh? Is a certificate/letter of conversion written by Gurudwara sufficient legal proof? Or person has to get it registered, or do some kind of legal affidavit for future possible legal requirements.

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adv. rajeev ( rajoo ) (Expert) 20 March 2011

There is no registration procedure , a letter issued by the concerned Gurudwara is sufficient in my opinion. After conversion if you want to get change your caste in your school records you will have to file a suit for declaration and injunction following the procedure laid down in u/s 80 of CPC

G. ARAVINTHAN (Expert) 20 March 2011
Is there any need mutation for changing in the certificates, the letter from the upcoming religion is necessary, otherwise not