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16Nov 2024

AMU Case Overturns 1967 Ruling on Minority Status

Why in the news? The Supreme Court’s 2024 judgement on Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) overrules the 1967 verdict, affirming its status as a minority institution under Article 30 of the Constitution.   AMU’s Historical and Legal Context: The M.A.O. College (1877), founded by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, evolved into Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), a hub …

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12Nov 2024

Supreme Court Overturns 1967 Ruling on AMU’s Minority Status

Why in the news?  The Supreme Court reversed its 1967 ruling in the Azeez Basha case, granting Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) the possibility to claim minority institution status, sparking legal and political debates. Key Points: Background and Legal Change: Azeez Basha Case (1967): The Supreme Court had previously ruled that AMU could not be considered …

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