The Madras High Court in Chennai, India, has instructed the local tahsildar to issue a 'no caste, no religion' certificate to actor and director R Parthiban by April 29, 2024. Parthiban had filed a petition after experiencing delays in obtaining the certificate, which he applied for on March 20, 2023. He argued that he lacks formal documentation disclosing his caste and religion, as he discontinued his education before obtaining certificates. Parthiban stated that he renounced his caste and religious identities upon reaching adulthood and has consistently promoted a casteless and religion-less society through his films. He also mentioned that while he obtained caste certificates for his children, they are now free to choose their own religious and caste identities. The court's ruling aligns with a previous decision encouraging the state government to process applications for 'no caste, no religion' certificates.