Aligarh Movement and Sir Syed Ahmad Khan — Key Changes

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
Aligarh Muslim University (Amendment) Act	1981	This parliamentary amendment was enacted to modify the Aligarh Muslim University Act, 1920, specifically to address the controversy surrounding AMU's minority status. It sought to define the university as an institution 'established by the Muslims of India' and administered by them, thereby attempting to restore its minority character.	The amendment aimed to legally re-establish AMU's status as a minority institution under Article 30(1) of the Constitution, effectively attempting to circumvent the Supreme Court's 1967 S. Azeez Basha judgment. However, its constitutional validity was challenged and the matter was subsequently referred to a larger bench of the Supreme Court, indicating the ongoing legal and political complexities.