AMU Minority Status: Judicial churning continues on the minority status of Aligarh Muslim University. Meanwhile, let us know what are the advantages and disadvantages of minority quota for students. Aligarh Muslim University is one of the leading educational institutions of India, which is especially known for the students of minority community. The university provides special opportunities for the minority community, in which the admission process is simple and financial assistance is also available. Students getting admission under minority quota in this university may have many advantages and some disadvantages. These…
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Minority status big institutions in India check the list here AMU JMI Supreme Court Verdict
The objective of these institutions is to preserve the educational development and cultural identity of their respective communities. Apart from this, quality education has to be provided. By getting minority status, these institutions get some special rights at the administrative and educational level. Established in 1920, AMU is one of the most prestigious universities in India. However, its minority status has been a subject of controversy in the Supreme Court. But it has the status of minority university. Jamia Millia Islamia was given minority status in 2011. The aim of…
Read MoreSupreme Court’s decision on minority status of Aligarh Muslim University tomorrow, if status is not given then SC/ST and OBC reservation will have to be given.
Supreme Court’s decision on the issue of minority status of Aligarh Muslim University will come tomorrow. In its decision given in 2005, Allahabad High Court had refused to consider AMU as a minority institution. A Constitution bench of 7 judges headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud heard AMU’s appeal against this. After 8 days of hearing, the bench had reserved the decision on February 1. In 2006, the then UPA government at the Center had filed a petition in the Supreme Court against the decision of the High Court. However,…
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