A mother’s fight to include her child upends a century-old Parsi rule
A Mumbai couple is challenging a century-old rule that only children born to Parsi fathers can be recognized as Parsis, arguing that their daughter should be included in religious rites and spaces. The case revisits a 1908 precedent that excludes converts and children of Parsi mothers who marry outside the faith, as Parsis confront a severe demographic decline and debates over whether to widen the definition to preserve the community. The Supreme Court case could reshape who is considered Parsi in India, amid mixed support among community members and priests.
