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Educational Development — Landmark Judgments
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Landmark Judgments
St. Xavier's College v. State of Gujarat
1974This landmark judgment established the foundational principles for regulating minority educational institutions while preserving their autonomy. The Supreme Court held that the…
T.M.A. Pai Foundation v. State of Karnataka
2002This 11-judge bench decision comprehensively addressed the scope of minority rights in education and the extent of state regulation. The judgment clarified that minorities have a…
Pramati Educational and Cultural Trust v. Union of India
2014This judgment addressed the complex interaction between the Right to Education Act and minority educational institutions. The Court ruled that unaided minority institutions are…