Allahabad High Court declares Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Act 2004 unconstitutional and orders integration of madrasa students into mainstream education.

Allahabad High Court declares Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Act 2004 as 'unconstitutional' and violative of secularism principles. The court directed the state government to integrate Madrasa students into mainstream education by enrolling them in recognized primary and high schools. The decision comes after a writ petition was filed challenging the constitutionality of the UP Madrasa Board and the management of madrasas by the Minority Welfare Department.

March 22, 2024
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