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Journal of Foreign Legislation and Comparative Law
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Krysenkova N.B. Legal Status of Ethnics and Religious Communities in India

Abstract: The article is devoted to analysis of legal status of ethnics, religious minorities and backward classes in India. The author analyses the current measures on welfare of minorities, representation of its interests in state bodies and obtaining of education. Analysis is based on Constitution of India 1949, minorities legislation and programs of commissions for its rights protection.


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India, ethnos, ethnic community, minorities, religious community, rights and freedoms.


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