Relief for 12L+ students as SC upholds validity of 2004 UP madrassa Act
Wednesday, 6 November 2024 () The Supreme Court upheld the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madrasa Education Act, stating that minorities do not have an absolute right to administer educational institutions. While the state can regulate standards, the court ruled that the Act cannot regulate higher education degrees like Fazil and Kamil, as it falls under the UGC Act's purview.
Supreme Court of India has upheld the validity of the Uttar Pradesh Madrassa Act, ruling that it does not violate the principles of secularism.The ruling is seen as a step towards integrating madrassa students into the mainstream education system while maintaining their unique educational...
The order came as a big relief to teachers and students of UP madrassas as the high court had ordered closure of the seminaries and relocation of students to... DNA