Allahabad High Court Strikes Down UP Madrasa Education Act, Cites Constitutional Concerns - Lucknow: In a recent ruling, the Allahabad High Court has declared the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madrasa Education Act, 2004, as 'unconstitutional'. The court found the act to be in violation of the principle of secularism and has instructed the state government to integrate current madrasa students into the formal education system.
The decision was made by a division bench led by Justice Vivek Chaudhary and Justice Subhash Vidyarthi in Lucknow, following a writ petition filed by Anshuman Singh Rathore. Rathore contested the legality of the UP Madrasa Board and raised concerns over the management of madrasas by the Minority Welfare department, both at the Union and state levels.
The court's verdict marks a significant development in the education landscape of Uttar Pradesh, potentially paving the way for greater inclusivity and secularism in the state's educational institutions.
What is Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004:
The Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004 was a law passed in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It aimed to establish a board to oversee madrasas, which are Islamic institutions that traditionally focus on religious education.
However, on March 22, 2024, the Allahabad High Court struck down the Act, declaring it unconstitutional. The court argued that the Act violated the principle of secularism enshrined in the Indian Constitution.
Here's a summary of the Act and the recent ruling:
Purpose: Established a Board of Madarsa Education in Uttar Pradesh to manage madrasas. Recent Ruling: Declared unconstitutional by the Allahabad High Court in March 2024 for violating secularism. The court directed the state government to integrate madrasa students into the formal education system.
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