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About major constitutional provisions on education in India
The Indian Constitution has several provisions related to education, which are enshrined in Articles 29 to 31 of the Constitution. Here are some key provisions: Article 29: Right of Minorities to Education Recognizes the right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of theRead more
The Indian Constitution has several provisions related to education, which are enshrined in Articles 29 to 31 of the Constitution. Here are some key provisions:
Article 29: Right of Minorities to Education
Article 30: Right of Anglo-Indian Community
Article 30A: Prohibition on Endowment and Restrictions on Educational Institutions
Article 31: Compulsory Education
Makes education a fundamental right for children between the ages of 6 and 14 (later extended to 18 by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002).
Article 32: Fundamental Right to Education
Key directives and judgments
- The Supreme Court’s judgment in T.M.A. Pai Foundation vs. State of Karnataka (2003) emphasized the importance of reservation in private unaided educational institutions.
- The judgment in Imrana Qadri vs. Union of India (2014) upheld the constitutionality of the Right to Education Act, 2009.
- The Supreme Court has also issued several directions and orders to ensure access to education for marginalized communities, such as Dalits, Adivasis, and Muslims.
See lessConstitutional Amendments Related to Judgement
In the last ten years, two landmark judgments in India are: Aadhaar Judgment (2018): In the Puttaswamy judgment (2018), the Supreme Court of India ruled that the Right to Privacy is a fundamental right guaranteed under the Indian Constitution. The court also held that the Aadhaar scheme, a biometricRead more
In the last ten years, two landmark judgments in India are:
Now, about the NOTA Judgment in 2013:
NOTA Judgement (2013): In 2013, the Supreme Court of India ruled in the case of People’s Union for Civil Liberties vs. Union of India that a voter has the right to exercise a “None of the Above” (NOTA) option in an election. This option allows voters to choose NOTA if they are dissatisfied with all the candidates contesting an election. The court held that this option is essential for democratic governance and would help to ensure that voters are not forced to vote for a candidate they do not want.
The NOTA option was introduced by the Election Commission of India through an amendment to Rule 49(0) of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, in January 2013. The option is available to all electors, except those who are voting by postal ballot or proxy.
See lessWhat are the major changes in new criminal laws of India? What are the major controversies out there?
India introduced major changes to its criminal justice system in July 2023 with three new laws: The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) replaces the Indian Penal Code. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) replaces the Code of Criminal Procedure. The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) replaces theRead more
India introduced major changes to its criminal justice system in July 2023 with three new laws:
Major Changes:
Controversies:
These new laws aim for a swifter and more victim-centric justice system, but their effectiveness and potential for misuse remain debated.