The case deals with the parameters for granting minority status to an educational institution and whether a centrally-funded university established by parliament can be so designated.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday made it clear that the recognition of history and historical events is in the exclusive domain of Parliament, subject to the Constitutional validity of any such resultant actions.
The fact that the Aligarh Muslim University was established for Muslims cannot be ignored, observed the Supreme Court on Wednesday while dealing with a case concerning whether AMU is entitled to claim minority status.
The application states that the alleged structure of Shivling has been surrounded by artificial walls which is a modern construction and "unconnected with the original building."
An institution of national importance must reflect the "national structure", the Centre told the Supreme Court on Tuesday while pointing out that around 70 to 80 per cent students studying at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) are Muslims even without reservation. Aligarh Muslim University Minority Status Case: Institute of National Importance Must Reflect National Structure, Modi Government Tells Supreme Court.