Try GOLD - Free
Not the way justice should work: Rashid Alvi faults SC's approach on AMU minority status
The Statesman
|November 11, 2024
Congress leader Rashid Alvi criticised the Supreme Court's handling of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) minority status issue, saying its approach "is not the way justice should work", as he expressed his disappointment that the decision was referred to a three-judge bench instead of being finally resolved by the larger seven-judge bench.
Reflecting on the court's latest stance, the Congress leader expressed concerns about the prolonged delay. "The Supreme Court revisited an issue that has remained unresolved for 55 years since the status was removed in 1967. Referring it to a smaller bench means we could wait another 50 years for a resolution. This is not the way justice should work, a final verdict by a seven-judge bench would have been preferable," Alvi told IANS.
This story is from the November 11, 2024 edition of The Statesman.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM The Statesman
The Statesman
Rahul Gandhi's ‘magician’ barb sparks Lok Sabha uproar
lhe Lok Sabha on Friday spiralled into a high-decibel confrontation as Leader ofthe Opposition Rahul Gandhi intensified his attack on the government with a provocative “magician” analogy and an enigmatic reference to 16 April, setting off fierce protests fromthe treasury benches and repeated interventions by Speaker Om Birla.
1 mins
April 18, 2026
The Statesman
Gautam Adani surpasses Mukesh Ambani to become Asia's richest person
ADANI’S RISE HAS BEEN SUPPORTED BY STEADY GAINS IN HIS GROUP’S STOCK PERFORMANCE THIS YEAR, ADDING $8.1 BILLION TO HIS FORTUNE. IN CONTRAST, AMBANI HAS FACEDA DECLINE OF $16.9 BILLION IN HIS NET WORTH OVER THE SAME PERIOD, REFLECTING MIXED TRENDS IN RELIANCE INDUSTRIES’ MARKET PERFORMANCE.
1 mins
April 18, 2026
The Statesman
India down to sixth, but on course for third
India’s position in the global GDP rankings has slipped from fifth to sixth, according to the latest IMF estimates.
3 mins
April 18, 2026
The Statesman
When comics took over the city of joy
Anime is more than animation.
1 min
April 18, 2026
The Statesman
GCC divisions
The perception that Islamabad has stopped short of offering unequivocal diplomatic backing has raised deeper concerns within the Emirati strategic circles about Pakistan's reliability as a future partner. In this context the UAE'S demand of repayment of its longstanding loans is clear geopolitical signalling that reflects a broader reassessment of trust, alignment, and the long-term viability of the relationship between the two nations.
3 mins
April 18, 2026
The Statesman
Shubman Gill hits 86 as GT keep KKR winless with five-wicket victory
Skipper Shubman Gill continued his knack of making a truckload of runs at Narendra Modi Stadium-this time by smashing a serene 86 to guide Gujarat Titans (GT) to a comfortable five-wicket victory over a struggling Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Ahmedabad on Friday.
1 mins
April 18, 2026
The Statesman
Mamata backs women's quota, opposes delimitation:
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced her party's support for the Women's Reservation Bill but issued a strong warning against linking it with the proposed delimitation exercise, saying the Trinamul Congress (TMC) would not accept any such move.
1 min
April 18, 2026
The Statesman
A 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon goes into effect
A 10-day truce appeared to be holding in Lebanon early Friday, promising a pause in fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and possibly clearing one major obstacle to a deal between Iran and the United States and Israel to end weeks of devastating wat.
1 mins
April 18, 2026
The Statesman
Sabang flashpoint: Abhishekups ante with law and order pitch
Escalating the political temperature in West Bengal’s poll-bound landscape, Trinamul Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Friday recast the Sabang contest as a decisive battle between “Bengal's self-respect” and what he termed the BJP’s “politics of intimidation’, launching a sharp offensive against Union Home Minister Amit Shah while invoking an alleged ground-level incident to question the Opposition’s democratic credentials just weeks ahead of counting day.
2 mins
April 18, 2026
The Statesman
After Nitish
The elevation of Samrat Choudhary as chief minister marks more than a routine change of guard in Bihar.
2 mins
April 18, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size
