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    Denying Hijab Violates Privacy, Dignity, and Right to Secular Education: Kerala Government Tells High Court
    Denying Hijab Violates Privacy, Dignity, and Right to Secular Education: Kerala Government Tells High Court
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    Denying Hijab Violates Privacy, Dignity, and Right to Secular Education: Kerala Government Tells High Court

    The Kerala government told the High Court that stopping a Muslim girl from wearing her hijab at school amounts to an “invasion” of her privacy and dignity, and also a “denial of her right to secular education.”

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    Supreme Court Refuses Article 32 Plea on Sam Higginbottom University, Says Move High Court Under Article 226
    Supreme Court Refuses Article 32 Plea on Sam Higginbottom University, Says Move High Court Under Article 226
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    Supreme Court Refuses Article 32 Plea on Sam Higginbottom University, Says Move High Court Under Article 226

    CJI B.R. Gavai said, “Petitioner may seek remedy before HC under Article 226,” while refusing to entertain a plea on attempts to destroy the minority character of Sam Higginbottom University. The Court added, “Petition under Art. 32 not maintainable here.”

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    [BREAKING] "Statutory Creation Doesn't Nullify Minority Status Of AMU': Supreme Court
    [BREAKING] "Statutory Creation Doesn't Nullify Minority Status Of AMU': Supreme Court
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    [BREAKING] ‘Minority Status of AMU Won’t Cease Due to Statute’: SC Overrules 1967 Order Denying Minority Status, Refers It To Regular Bench

    In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, overturned the 1967 Azeez Basha decision, affirming that statutory incorporation does not negate an institution’s minority status. The Court emphasized the founders’ identity and intent, stating that AMU’s status requires examination of its establishment by minority community members.

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