A recent seven-judge Supreme Court Bench laid down a “holistic and realistic” test to assess the minority status of educational institutions, with the majority verdict clearing the way for AMU’s recognition as a Minority Educational Institution (MEI). However, a smaller Bench will determine AMU’s minority status based on this new test.
Constitutional Protections for Minority Educational Institutions (MEIs)
Under Article 30(1), minorities can establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
Article 15(5) exempts MEIs from providing reservations for SCs/STs. This autonomy extends to aspects like student admissions, allowing up to 50% seats reserved for minority students, and staff hiring.
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