Seeking the judgement's reconsideration, top court says reservation for children from disadvantaged backgrounds doesn't erode minority status of institutions protected under Article 30(1).
Lawyer Ashok Agarwal has moved SC challenging Delhi HC’s dismissal of PIL seeking directions to allow kids of Rohingya refugees to enroll in local schools near place of residence.
At least 16 states & two Union territories have decided to scrap no-detention policy established under Right to Education Act of 2009, while 16 others have opted to retain it.
Court rules that children shortlisted via draw of lots would be entitled to admission as a right. Under RTE Act 2009, private schools are required to reserve 25% seats for weaker sections.
Apex child rights body has, through an impleadment application, sought to assist the court in matter regarding use of state funding for religious minority education.
Mohd. Hanzala, 18, enjoyed studying at a posh Delhi school and hopes to start a salon business, but his sister Khulela feels burdened by EWS tag and ‘pressure’ that comes with it.
Provision for compulsory education allows state to set medium of instruction, but mid-session change of Hindi medium school to English violates students’ fundamental rights, it says
Indian govt officials last month skipped Turkish National Day celebrations in Delhi, in a message to Ankara following its support for Islamabad, particularly during Operation Sindoor.
Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.
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