Today(on 16th April), the Delhi High Court confirmed the closure of the Maulana Azad Education Foundation, supporting educationally backward minorities, stating it complied with governing laws. This decision was challenged by concerned citizens, citing procedural discrepancies and alleging government malice. Despite a decline in financial support, the foundation had made significant contributions before its dissolution.
On Tuesday(12th March),The Indian government defended its dissolution of the Maulana Azad Education Foundation (MAEF) in Delhi High Court, stating that its functions are now redundant due to the Ministry of Minority Affairs. The government highlighted the ministry’s extensive initiatives for minority communities and argued that the foundation’s operations were no longer necessary. The decision is currently facing legal opposition.
