The recent decision of the Supreme Court is a major development for Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). In this decision, the Supreme Court has approved maintaining AMU as a minority institution. The majority in the judgment decided that the AMU would remain a minority institution and the seven-judge court made this decision in a ratio of 4 to 3. Furthermore, the court also said that the criteria for minority status and institutions will be decided again. Following this decision, a new court of three judges will decide on these criteria.
History of the UMA,
The history of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is quite rich and interesting. The process of its constitution took place at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
- Establishment: The main reason for the founding of AMU was the vision of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, who wanted to establish a modern education system for Indian Muslims. It started as “Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College” in 1875 and was later transformed into Aligarh Muslim University in 1920. Sir Syed’s dream was that through this university, Muslims would receive English education, so that they could progress under the rule. colonial.
- expansion and development: In 1900, the “Muslim University Association” was formed to convert AMU into a university. This association took up the task of raising funds for the university and planned to raise Rs 30 lakh from the Government of India.
- women’s education: AMU also promoted women’s education a lot. The university established a separate women’s college. This university was started under the leadership of Sheikh Abdullah. He was in favor of women’s education and took many important steps to achieve this. In particular, she received financial assistance from Begum Sultan Jahan of Bhopal, who further promoted women’s education.
The establishment of AMU, its development and its contribution to the field of education are extremely important even today, and it is recognized as a cultural and educational heritage not only in the Indian society but throughout the world.
The Supreme Court decision and the future of AMU,
The Supreme Court’s decision is important for AMU’s future and identity, especially because it was made in the context of maintaining the university’s status as a minority institution. This decision also makes it clear that clearer guidelines on the status of minority institutions in the country and their recognition will be needed in the future.
The Supreme Court’s decision on AMU is a positive step for the institution, which is an important part of the Indian education system.
