What is the ruling of the Madras High Court regarding reservation in educational institutions run by religious and linguistic minorities
The Madras High Court has made a significant ruling with regards to reservation in educational institutions run by religious and linguistic minorities.
The Madras High Court has ruled that educational institutions run by religious and linguistic minorities are not exempt from providing reservations to disadvantaged communities. Here are the key points of the ruling:
- The court stated that educational institutions run by minorities, including minority language institutions, are not exempt from implementing reservation policies.
- It emphasized that while religious and linguistic minority institutions have the right to administer their schools or colleges, they cannot deny the benefits of reservation to socially and educationally backward communities.
- The court upheld the principle that reservation policies aim to ensure social justice and provide equal opportunities for all sections of society.
- It stated that educational institutions must maintain a balance between preserving minority rights and ensuring equality, and that diversity and inclusivity should be prioritized.
- The ruling also highlighted the importance of the constitutional mandate to promote social justice and affirmative action in education.
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