Allahabad High Court Declares UP Madarsa Education Act Unconstitutional
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Court | Allahabad High Court's Lucknow Bench |
| Act Declared Unconstitutional | UP Board of Madarsa Education Act of 2004 |
| Key Constitutional Violations | Articles 14, 15, 21, 21-A; Principle of Secularism |
| Conflict with Other Laws | Section 22 of the University Grants Commission Act of 1956 |
| Main Ruling | Madarsas must provide regular school education; students to be accommodated in state boards |
| Number of Affected Madarsas | 16,513 (560 receive government grants) |
| Educational Concerns | Limited modern subjects (e.g., Maths, Science); inconsistent with Right to Education |
| State Government's Responsibility | Create additional seats in regular schools; establish new schools if necessary |
| Next Steps | State government to decide whether to comply or challenge the ruling in the Supreme Court |