minority institution

Aligarh Muslim University Case: Article 30 Of Indian Constitution Explained

Article 30 of the Indian Constitution: A seven-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court, in a 4:3 majority ruling, has overruled its 1967 decision in S Azeez Basha v. Union of India. The earlier ruling had held that Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) was not a minority institution. The Chief Justice...

What Is A Minority Institution And What Advantages Do Minorities Get There? Everything Decoded

In a 4-3 ruling on Friday, the Supreme Court overturned its 1967 decision in the S. Azeez Basha vs. Union of India case, which had previously denied Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) recognition as a minority institution. The Court has now directed a three-judge bench to reassess AMU’s minority status, applying...