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Skill Development — Landmark Judgments

Updated 5 Mar 2026

Landmark Judgments

T.M.A. Pai Foundation v. State of Karnataka

2002

This landmark judgment clarified the scope of minority educational rights under Article 30, establishing that minorities have the right to establish and administer professional…

Islamic Academy of Education v. State of Karnataka

2003

This case further elaborated on minority educational rights, particularly regarding admission policies and reservation in minority institutions. The court held that minority…

Ashoka Kumar Thakur v. Union of India

2008

While primarily dealing with OBC reservations in higher education, this judgment addressed the intersection of minority rights and affirmative action policies. The court…