Religious Education In Madrasas Will Affect Children Rights: Allahabad HC Allows NCPCR Intervention

The Allahabad High Court recently granted the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) permission to intervene in a case dealing with whether religious education can be provided in government-funded Madrasas.

The High Court sought responses on the issue from the Central and State governments in March 2023. It was hearing a petition from Azaj Ahamad, a teacher at a Madrasa in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, seeking relief from a salary issue.

A single judge Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh appointed Advocate SM Singh Raikwar as amicus curiae to assist the Court in the matter and stated,

“The matter is of wide ramification and some importance and outcome of this case will effect the education system as well as the rights of the children studying in Madrasas.”

In its intervention petition, the NCPCR stated that the education provided to children in Madrasas is insufficient and incomplete.

It claimed that there have been numerous complaints that Madrasas operate in a “arbitrary manner,” which violates the provisions of the Right to Education Act of 2009 and the Juvenile Justice Act.

The Commission also stated that the matter at hand required careful consideration, so it requested permission to assist the court.

Previously, the bench stated that it was undisputed that religious education is taught in Madrasas in addition to the regular curriculum.

As a result, it had requested responses from the Union and State governments within six weeks on the following topics:

  • How religious education is imparted on government expense or through funding provided by the Government Exchequer; and
  • Whether this could be in violation of Articles 14, 25, 26, 29, and 30 of the Constitution of India.

The matter is scheduled to be heard next on 30th May, 2023.

 

Nunnem Gangte

Recent Posts

Gulmarg Fashion Show: Srinagar Court To Hear Case Against Organizers On April 8

A Srinagar court has scheduled a hearing for April 8, 2025, in connection with the…

1 day ago

Gold Smuggling Case: Kannada Actress Ranya Rao Moves Sessions Court For Bail

Kannada actress Ranya Rao, arrested last week in connection with a gold smuggling case, has…

2 days ago

“Advocates Can appear In Confiscation Proceedings Under Forest Act”: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that advocates can represent clients in confiscation cases under…

2 days ago

Cement Prices Are Likely To Increase Because Of New Mineral Tax By States: Report

Cement prices across various states are expected to increase following a Supreme Court ruling that…

2 days ago

“Plaint Against Teacher By Parent, Student: First Enquiry, Then Arrest”: Kerala HC

The Kerala High Court has laid down new guidelines to protect educators from hasty arrests…

2 days ago

SC Ruling Paves Way For Visually Impaired Judges; Yavnika Shares Her Experience

Supreme Court recently opened up the doors for visually impaired candidates in judiciary by striking…

4 days ago