Supreme Court upholds the validity of the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Board Act

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (November 5, 2024) upheld the validity of the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Board Act of 2004 which regulates madrasa education.

The Allahabad High Court in March struck down the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Board Act, 2004 saying the law was unconstitutional for validating a system of education which was grossly in violation of the principles of secularism.

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) had followed up the High Court order by issuing a notification to send the children to secular and regular schools.