Tag: States can declare a religious or linguistic community as a minority: Centre tells SC

State governments can declare any religious or linguistic community, including Hindus, as a minority within the said state, the centre has told the Supreme Court. The submission was made in response to a plea filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay that sought directions for framing of guidelines identifying minorities at the state level, contending that Hindus are in a minority… Continue reading "States can declare a religious or linguistic community as a minority: Centre tells SC"