Supreme Court Overturns 1967 Ruling on AMU's Minority Status

A 4-3 verdict mandates a new assessment of Aligarh Muslim University's minority status, challenging previous legal interpretations.

• The Supreme Court's 4-3 decision reverses the 1967 Azeez Basha judgment, which denied AMU minority status.
• A new three-judge bench will reassess AMU's minority status based on historical context, administrative structure, and founders' intentions.
• The majority opinion, led by Chief Justice Chandrachud, clarifies that institutions can retain minority status even if established by statute.
• Dissenting judges expressed concerns over historical revisionism and procedural impropriety in the case's handling.
• The decision is seen as a victory for minority rights, with potential implications for other educational institutions across India.

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