Minority status

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AMU surrendered denominational character in 1920, can’t claim it now, Centre tells SC

January 24, 2024 8:10 pm

During the day-long hearing, Justice Chandrachud asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who is representing the Centre, about the status of AMU under the 1920 legislation and on the eve of the adoption of the Constitution.

These are the 7 states, 1 UT where a PIL wants Hindus to be declared as minorities

November 01, 2017 4:42 pm

Acknowledging the religious and educational autonomy of minorities, the Constitution did not specify the minorities explicitly, until 1992 when a legislation was drawn for the welfare of minorities.

Power to grant minority status is with Centre: Supreme Court

January 16, 2016 1:14 am

The court said this while deciding a petition filed by Bramho Samaj Educational Society seeking minority status for its educational institutions.

Finally,Jauhar University gets minority status

May 30, 2013 12:15 am

Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur,the dream project of SP leader Azam Khan,has been granted the “minority status” by National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions.

Sikhs in J-K demand minority status

January 06, 2012 5:56 pm

Sikhs in Jammu and Kashmir have demanded minority status for the socio-economic upliftment of their community.

Minority status: HC notice to govt,Jamia

March 24, 2011 12:03 am

The grant of minority status to Jamia Millia Islamia by the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI) came under the Delhi High Court’s scrutiny on Wednesday,as it issued notices to the Central government,NCMEI,the university and others.

Jamia Millia Islamia: Quota is not the answer

February 25, 2011 2:01 am

Minority status will only hurt,not help,Jamia Millia Islamia.

Grant medals without bias,HC tells Jamia Millia Islamia

February 24, 2011 3:07 am

A day after Jamia Millia Islamia earned the status of the first Central university to be granted minority status,the Delhi High Court on Wednesday ordered that the institution should have a gold medal distribution policy which is absolutely free of “caprice and bias”.

Sikhs in J-K demand minority status

October 14, 2009 2:56 pm

All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) on Wednesday demanded minority status in Jammu and Kashmir and asked the government to provide special benefits and relief to the 'troubled' community in the state.

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