UP Madarsa Verdict, Supreme Court Upholds Positive Secularism
Context : Uttar Pradesh Madarsa Verdict The Supreme Court’s ruling in Anjum Qadri vs Union of India has upheld the constitutionality of the Uttar Pradesh Madarsa Act, 2004, overruling the Allahabad High Court’s decision to strike it down. This judgment has profound implications for madarsas (Islamic religious schools) and their students, providing clarity on the relationship between religious education and secularism, minority rights, and the state’s regulatory powers. The Court's decision underscores critical aspects of constitutional law, focusing on the concepts of secularism, the right to religious education, and the regulation of educational institutions. ...