Today, thousands of madrassa students in Uttar Pradesh await a pivotal decision from the Supreme Court regarding the validity of the 2004 Uttar Pradesh Madrassa Law. This law, which allows religious educational institutions to operate under certain guidelines, was recently deemed “unconstitutional” by the Allahabad High Court. The Supreme Court’s decision will determine whether madrassas in Uttar Pradesh remain as they are or transition towards a model aligned more closely with mainstream education. Background of the Controversy In March, the Allahabad High Court ruled the 2004 law unconstitutional, citing that…
Supreme Court to Rule on Future of Madrassa Law in Uttar Pradesh
