Supreme Court's historic verdict recognizes AMU as a minority institution in India.
A Special Right: AMU's Minority Status
Supreme Court's 4:3 judgement settles AMU’s minority institution status, ending decades of debate.
A Long-Standing Controversy Resolved
Article 30 grants religious minorities the right to establish and administer educational institutions.
Understanding Article 30
The 1967 ruling claimed AMU wasn’t established by Muslims. This was overturned in the latest judgement.
Reversal of the 1967 Verdict
The 1967 verdict had denied AMU minority status, claiming it was established by a colonial act.
Azeez Basha vs Union of India
In 1981, Parliament amended the AMU Act to reverse the 1967 judgement.
A New Era Begins
AMU reserved 50% of PG medical seats for Muslims in 2005. The decision was struck down by the courts.
The Reservation Debate
The 2024 ruling reaffirms that minority institutions must have autonomy in managing their institutions.
A Liberal Interpretation of Article 30
AMU can now frame its own recruitment and academic policies with greater freedom.
What Does This Mean for AMU?
As momentum builds for a Uniform Civil Code, the Supreme Court emphasizes safeguarding minority rights.
A Timely Verdict
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