What statutory regulations govern the minority status of a university, as per the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has stated that a varsity does not lose its minority status due to regulation by statute.
According to the Supreme Court, a university cannot lose its minority status due to regulation by statute. Here are the key points to understand this:
- The Supreme Court has recognized the constitutional right of religious and linguistic minorities to establish and administer their educational institutions.
- This right is protected under Article 30(1) of the Indian Constitution.
- The Supreme Court has held that the minority character of an institution is not dependent on any statutory regulation.
- The institution's minority status is based on its foundation or establishment by a linguistic or religious minority.
- A minority educational institution has the right to admit students of its choice, irrespective of whether it receives aid from the government or not.
- However, the Supreme Court has also stated that minority institutions should adhere to reasonable regulations imposed by the state to maintain transparency, fairness, and excellence in education.
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