National Commission for Minorities — Key Judgments

Key Judgments

T.M.A. Pai Foundation & Ors. vs. State of Karnataka & Ors.

2002

This landmark judgment by an 11-judge bench of the Supreme Court significantly clarified the scope of minority educational rights under Article 30 of the Constitution. It held…

Bal Patil vs. Union of India

2005

This case dealt with the demand for minority status for the Jain community at the national level. While the Supreme Court acknowledged the distinct identity of Jains, it observed…