Context
Petition before the Supreme seeking the identification of Hindus as minority in states and union territories where their numbers are below other communities.
About
What argument is presented in the abovementioned petition?
What does the term ‘minority’ mean according to the Constitution of India?
Article 29 – Protection of Minority Interests
Article 30 – Minority's right to create and govern educational institutions.
Other important minority rights
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What has been the opinion of the Supreme Court of India in earlier judgments?
What next?
The decision of Supreme Court of India in this petition is awaited. The verdict of the Honorable Court in the above matter will have great ramifications on the question of who are minorities in India.
Verifying, please be patient.