Tamil Nadu: Smartha Brahmins' plea for minority status dismissed in Supreme Court
Earlier on June 7, 2022, the Madras high court had said that Smartha Brahmins were not entitled to benefits under Article 26 (freedom to manage religious affairs) of the Constitution of India.
Oct 17, 2022, 13:49 PM IST
Capt Amarinder for determining minority status at national level
In an appeal to the PM, he said, “it is strongly felt that the existing system of determining minorities status of various communities in the country at the national level should continue."
Sep 03, 2022, 09:16 AM IST
Hindus can be granted minority status in 10 states: Centre tells SC
The submission was made in response to a plea filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay that sought directions for framing of guidelines identifying minorities at the state level contending that Hindus are in a minority in 10 states and are not able to avail the benefits of schemes meant for minorities.
Mar 28, 2022, 08:36 AM IST
Centre get Supreme Court notice on petition to define 'minority'
A three-judge bench of the top court, headed by Chief Justice of India Sharad Arvind Bobde and also comprising Justices AS Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian on Tuesday issued a notice to the Union of India (UOI) on hearing BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay`s plea.
Feb 10, 2021, 12:31 PM IST
Supreme Court rejects BJP leader's PIL seeking minority status for Hindus in 8 states
The Supreme court said that no guidelines can be framed to define who should be treated as a minority in a particular state. Attorney General did not support the petition, which was filed by BJP leader and advocate Ashwani Upadhyay.
Dec 17, 2019, 12:51 PM IST
Minority tag for Hindus in seven states and a Union Territory: Meeting with stakeholders on June 14
Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said the sub-committee is currently consulting and studying issues as raised in the plea and that no final decision on it has been taken.
May 26, 2018, 07:01 AM IST
Give Hindus minority status in 8 states, BJP leader asks Supreme Court in PIL
A public interest litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking minority status for Hindus in eight states. The PIL states that Hindus must be notified as minority community in these eight states so that they are given legitimate benefits
Nov 01, 2017, 10:16 AM IST
Muslims' minority status in J&K: SC raps state govt over reply
The SC pulled up the J&K government for reasons put forward by it for not attending meetings convened by the centre to discuss the issue of majority Muslims getting minority benefits in the state.
Aug 08, 2017, 20:58 PM IST
J&K: SC asks Centre to take decision in three months on minority status for non-Muslims in state
The Supreme Court today gave the last opportunity to the Centre and asked it to take a decision within three months on a plea to grant minority status to non-Muslims in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Aug 08, 2017, 12:23 PM IST
Jamia Millia Islamia's 'minority status' an error, says MHRD; govt to withdraw support
MHRD will soon file an affidavit claiming that declaring the university a religious minority institution was an error as it was set up by an Act of Parliament and is funded by Centre
Aug 07, 2017, 10:03 AM IST
We expect minority status after PM Narendra Modi's Israel visit: Indian Jews
Some 6,000 Indian Jews live in the country, which has been home to the community for the past 2,000 years.
Jul 02, 2017, 15:58 PM IST
Maharashtra Cabinet approves minority status to Jewish community - Read to know the benefits
The move is also going to benefit the students of this community as from now Jewish students will be able to avail scholarships from State government.
Jun 21, 2016, 17:49 PM IST
Delhi HC allows Khalsa college to start admission process under minority
The Delhi High Court on Monday asked the Delhi University's Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College to commence its admission process under the minority status granted to the college in 2011.
Jun 20, 2016, 21:07 PM IST
Gujarat accords minority status to Jain community
Gujarat Government on Saturday issued a government resolution (GR) giving minority status to the Jain community.
May 08, 2016, 08:58 AM IST
Indian Jews approach government for minority status
The Indian Jewish community has reiterated its demand for recognition as a minority community in the country. The community has moved an application with the union minority affairs ministry to this effect, official sources said.
Apr 12, 2016, 22:16 PM IST
Minority status of Jamia, AMU: Centre in a fix, academicians divided
With the NDA government contending that no institution can have both a minority status and be a central university, academicians stood divided over the move to revoke the minority status of Aligarh Muslim University and Jamia Millia Islamia.
Apr 05, 2016, 19:57 PM IST
Centre not to support AMU on granting it minority status
The NDA government on Monday told the Supreme Court that it would withdraw the appeal filed by the erstwhile UPA government challenging the Allahabad High Court verdict holding the Aligarh Muslim University as non-minority institution.
Apr 04, 2016, 19:45 PM IST
AMU VC Zameer Uddin Shah warns PM Modi to not alter AMU minority status
The vice-chancellor of Aligarh Muslim Univeristy (AMU) Zameer Uddin Shah has cautioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi to change the minority status of the university as it would be a setback for the
Mar 09, 2016, 16:00 PM IST
AMU VC meets PM Modi, seeks support on 'minority' status
The AMU Vice Chancellor told the Prime Minister, "We have full faith in your sagacity and your slogan 'Sab Ka Sath, Sab Ka Vikas'."
Mar 05, 2016, 23:16 PM IST
