AMU

2024 - 11 - 8

Supreme Court to AMU: You’re Still a Minority! 🎉

Aligarh Muslim University - Azeez Basha Case - Indian Education System - Minority Status - Supreme Court of India

The Supreme Court just gave Aligarh Muslim University its minority status back! What does this mean for inclusive education? Dive in for the scoop!

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed the minority status of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), overturning a previous ruling from 1967 that had stripped the university of its minority rights. This judgment has been met with widespread enthusiasm from AMU's teachers' body, the AMUTA, who hailed this verdict as a significant step towards inclusivity and enhanced educational services for the Muslim community. For decades, AMU has been a beacon of hope for many aspiring students from minority backgrounds, and this ruling is a sigh of relief for those advocating for equal access to quality education.

The original verdict in the Aziz Basha case, which had denied AMU its minority tag, was overturned by a bench of three judges spearheaded by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud. This new ruling not only reinstates AMU's identity but also ensures that it can continue serving its primary mission: to foster an educational environment that empowers Muslim students and promotes community development. The court's decision has also revived discussions about the importance of minority institutions in preserving cultural and educational diversity across India.

In a twist of fate, the decision has been celebrated by various political leaders, clerics, and scholars who view it as a pivotal moment for minority rights in the country. This ruling highlights the ongoing legal and societal battles surrounding educational institutions and their roles within the larger context of India’s secular fabric. Many believe that recognized minority status will promote inclusivity and ensure access to education for all, regardless of background, as AMU continues to welcome students from diverse walks of life.

Interestingly, the foundation of AMU dates back to 1920, founded by the reformist Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, who established it to provide modern education to Muslims in India. This historical pedagogy aligns with AMU’s vision of educational excellence transcending communal boundaries. The implications of this ruling extend beyond just institutional status; it's a reflection of India’s commitment to upholding the rights of minorities and fostering an environment where various communities can thrive together. In a fun twist, Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh, who donated land to AMU, ironically lost a political battle against none other than Atal Bihari Vajpayee! This little-known fact reminds us that politics and education are often intertwined in the colorful fabric of Indian history.

To add a cherry on top, did you know that AMU was originally known as the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College before being upgraded to a university? This prestigious institution has been pivotal in shaping the educational landscape of India, nurturing leaders, intellectuals, and scholars for over a century. The conversation around AMU's minority status is not just about education; it’s about preserving the legacies that continue to inspire generations.

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AMU minority status verdict: University's teachers' body welcomes ... (The Hindu)

AMUTA welcomes Supreme Court's judgment affirming AMU's minority status, emphasizing inclusivity and educational service to Muslim community.

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AMU के अल्पसंख्यक दर्जे का क्या होगा, 3 जजों की बेंच क्या करेगी? 5 ... (आज तक)

सीजेआई चंद्रचूड़ ने कहा कि सुप्रीम कोर्ट द्वारा अज़ीज़ बाशा केस में 1967 के फैसले को खारिज कर दिया और कहा कि कोई संस्था अपना अल्पसंख्यक ...

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AMU minority status: Aligarh Muslim University case: SC overrules ... (The Economic Times)

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is entitled to minority status, overturning a 1967 verdict.

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क्या है AMU पर 1967 का अजीज बाशा फैसला... जिस पर अब 57 साल बाद बंट ... (दैनिक जागरण)

Aligarh Muslim University अलीगढ़ मुस्लिम विश्वविद्यालय के अल्पसंख्यक दर्जे का निर्धारण अब तीन जजों की नियमित पीठ करेगी।

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1981 में कानून लाकर AMU को दिया गया अल्पसंख्यक का दर्जा, क्या ... (ABP News)

अलीगढ़ मुस्लिम यूनिवर्सिटी की स्थापना 1920 के धिनियम के तहत की गई थी, जिसे मुहम्मदन एंग्लो- ओरिएंटल कॉलेज को यूनिवर्सिटी का दर्जा देने ...

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Hindu reformer raja who donated land for AMU defeated Vajpayee ... (India Today)

A legal battle is on over Aligarh Muslim University's (AMU's) minority tag. The story of Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh, who gave land for the AMU campus, ...

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AMU: 59 साल से चला आ रहा एएमयू के अल्पसंख्यक दर्जे का विवाद क्या है ... (अमर उजाला)

AMU Minority Status Row: सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने शुक्रवार को 57 साल पुराने एस. अजीज बाशा बनाम भारत संघ मामले को 4:3 बहुमत से खारिज कर दिया, ...

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Comprehensive win for minority rights: AMU fraternity on SC ruling ... (Economic Times)

The Supreme Court of India has overturned a 1967 ruling that denied Aligarh Muslim University's (AMU) status as a minority institution. The court found that ...

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Clerics, politicians hail SC decision on AMU as victory for Muslims (Hindustan Times)

Muslim leaders and politicians celebrate the Supreme Court's ruling affirming Aligarh Muslim University's minority status, enhancing educational access for ...

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When Parliament debated the 1981 Act to which AMU minority ... (The Indian Express)

A Congress looking to win back Muslim support, CPI(M)'s Somnath Chatterjee's warnings that a university must retain “secular character”, and two unlikely ...

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सिर्फ अल्पसंख्यकों के लिए या सभी के लिए है AMU का 'चमन'? 1875 से ... (ETV Bharat)

मुस्लिम समाज सुधारक सर सैयद अहमद खान ने 1875 में मुहम्मदन एंग्लो-ओरिएंटल कॉलेज की स्थापना की थी.

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SC overturns its 1967 verdict revoking AMU's minority tag - The ... (Economic Times)

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court overturned its 1967 decision, declaring that the Aligarh Muslim University's minority status is not diminished by ...

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AMU Minority Status | Judgement Pronouncement: Supreme Court ... (Supreme Court Observer)

In Azeez Basha, a five-judge bench had held that Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) did not qualify to be a minority institution as it was neither established nor ...

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Supreme Court's AMU verdict paves way for defining character of ... (The Indian Express)

On Friday, the Supreme Court stopped short of designating the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) as a minority institution. But its 4:3 verdict has provided a ...

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AMU minority status case: Supreme Court overrules 1967 verdict ... (Times of India)

India News: The Supreme Court, in a split verdict, overturned a 1967 ruling that stripped Aligarh Muslim University of its minority status.

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Minority status: Aligarh Muslim University celebrates 'historic ... (The Hindu)

Supreme Court affirms minority status for Aligarh Muslim University, sparking celebrations and discussions among faculty and students.

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'भारत के मुसलमानों...' AMU पर सुप्रीम कोर्ट के फैसले के बाद ओवैसी ने और ... (दैनिक जागरण)

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने शुक्रवार को अलीगढ़ मुस्लिम यूनिवर्सिटी का अल्पसंख्यक संस्थान का दर्जा बरकरार रखा है। अब इस फैसले पर कई नेताओं ...

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What Supreme Court ruled in AMU minority status case (The Indian Express)

The top court has laid down a 'holistic and realistic' test to determine the 'minority character' of an educational institution that would ensure special ...

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AMU में कराए जाते हैं 300 से ज्यादा कोर्स, हर साल बड़ी संख्या में आते हैं ... (ABP News)

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AMU Minority Status: यूनिवर्सिटी को अल्पसंख्यक दर्जा मिलने पर क्या ... (TV9 Hindi)

Minority Status Benefits: भारतीय संविधान के अनुच्छेद 30 के तहत अलीगढ़ मुस्लिम यूनिवर्सिटी (AMU) अल्पससंख्यक दर्जे की हकदार है.

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क्या था 1967 का अजीज बाशा केस का फैसला, AMU के अल्पसंख्यक दर्जे पर ... (ABP News)

अजीज बाशा मामला 1967 का है. तब एएमयू को अल्पसंख्यक संस्था का दर्जा देने को लेकर सर्वोच्च न्यायालय ने कहा था कि चूंकि AMU केंद्रीय ...

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सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने किया AMU का अल्पसंख्यक दर्जा बहाल, छात्रों ने तिरंगे के ... (ABP News)

AMU Minority Status: सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने शुक्रवार को अलीगढ़ मुस्लिम विश्विद्यालय के अल्पसंख्यक दर्जे को लेकर महत्वपूर्ण फैसला दिया.

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Three judges dissent, uphold 1967 ruling denying minority tag to AMU (Times of India)

India News: Three judges on the seven-judge bench dissented from the majority opinion, arguing that Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is not a minority ...

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[AMU Verdict] Minority Status of educational institutions not affected ... (SCC Online)

Supreme Court ruling on the Aligarh Muslim University verdict affirms that minority status of educational institutions is not impacted by statute, ...

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Former AMU VC's message: 'It has always been a beacon for us ... (The Indian Express)

Lieutenant General Zameer Uddin Shah, who served for 40 years in the Army and retired as Deputy Chief, went on to become the Vice-Chancellor of the Aligarh ...

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AMU के अल्पसंख्यक दर्जे पर आया सुप्रीम कोर्ट का फैसला कितना ... (नवभारत टाइम्स)

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने अलीगढ़ मुस्लिम यूनिवर्सिटी (AMU) के अल्पसंख्यक दर्जे पर महत्वपूर्ण फैसला सुनाते हुए 1967 के अजीज बाशा मामले के फैसले ...

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भास्कर एक्सप्लेनर- AMU को मुस्लिमों की यूनिवर्सिटी का टैग: क्या SC-ST ... (दैनिक भास्कर)

एक अल्पसंख्यक संस्थान होने के लिए इसे सिर्फ अल्पसंख्यकों द्वारा स्थापित किया जाना जरूरी है। ये जरूरी नहीं है कि इसे अल्पसंख्यक लोग ...

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SC on AMU minority status: Dissent flags judicial impropriety, legal ... (Hindustan Times)

The two-judge bench's decision to request a larger bench review was in line with the Central Board of Dawoodi Bohra CommVs State of Maha (2005) case.

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AMU doesn't only belong to Muslims, says Yogi Adityanath (Deccan Herald)

He accused the Samajwadi Party (SP), BSP and Congress of being behind denial of reservation to the SC, ST and OBC in the AMU as these parties pursued the ...

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जब भारत का पैसा लगा है... AMU के अल्पसंख्यक दर्जे पर पहली बार क्या ... (नवभारत टाइम्स)

उत्तर प्रदेश के मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ ने अलीगढ़ मुस्लिम यूनिवर्सिटी के अल्पसंख्यक दर्जे पर सवाल उठाते हुए कहा कि जब ...

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'AMU में पिछड़ों को क्यों नहीं मिलता आरक्षण?' CM योगी ने पूछा सवाल (आज तक)

उत्तर प्रदेश के मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ ने अलीगढ़ मुस्लिम यूनिवर्सिटी पर सवाल उठाया. उन्होंने कहा कि जब यह संस्थान सरकार के ...

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AMU पर सीएम योगी ने दिया बड़ा बयान, कहा- केंद्र के पैसे से चलने वाली ... (Agniban)

नई दिल्ली: यूपी के मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ (Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath) ने अलीगढ़ की खैर विधानसभा सीट पर चुनावी सभा को संबोधित करते ...

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Why no quota for SCs/STs, OBCs in AMU, asks Yogi at bypoll rally (Hindustan Times)

Adityanath was addressing a public meeting in Aligarh on Saturday where a bypoll is to be held for the Khair (SC) assembly seat on November 20.

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'जो देश के पैसे से चलता है वो कैसे...', AMU के अल्पसंख्यक दर्जे पर सीएम ... (ABP News)

Aligarh Muslim University: सीएम योगी ने एएमयू के अल्पसंख्यक दर्जे पर सवाल उठाते हुए कहा कि वहां भी एससी एसटी और ओबीसी वर्ग को ...

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AMU does not exclusively belong to Muslims, says Yogi Adityanath (Daily Pioneer)

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, responding to the recent Supreme Court decision on Aligarh Muslim University's (AMU) minority status, ...

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Yogi Adityanath: योगी आदित्यनाथ बोले- अलीगढ़ मुस्लिम यूनिवर्सिटी में ... (Jansatta)

योगी आदित्यनाथ ने करहल, खैर और सीसामऊ में चुनावी संभावनाओं को संबोधित किया। यूपी में 9 सीटों के लिए उपचुनाव होने जा रहा है।

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Day after Supreme Court judgment, Yogi opens AMU file in election ... (The Hindu)

Yogi Adityanath criticises AMU for lack of reservation, accuses opposition of vote bank politics in Khair election rally.

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