In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has overturned a 1967 ruling that prevented Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) from claiming minority status. This historic verdict addresses decades of legal challenges surrounding AMU’s status as a minority institution under Article 30 of the Indian Constitution, which grants minority communities the right to establish and administer educational institutions. Founded in 1875 as Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and later transformed into a university in 1920, AMU has long been a center for higher education with deep roots…
Supreme Court Clears Path for Aligarh Muslim University’s Minority Status: 10 Key Takeaways from the Historic Verdict
