The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to make a decision within four weeks regarding the regulation of institutions providing education to children under 14 years old. The Court dismissed a petition by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, advising him to wait for the outcome of his previous representation to the Ministry of Education. The Court emphasized the need to follow due process before seeking judicial intervention.
The petition called for the registration, recognition, and monitoring of both secular and religious educational institutions for children up to 14 years old. It highlighted concerns about unregulated institutions impacting children’s right to quality education. The plea also sought clarity on the classification of educational institutions under different articles of the Constitution.
The petitioner argued that all institutions, whether secular or religious, catering to children below 14 years should be subject to regulatory oversight. The plea underscored the importance of bringing such institutions under a structured framework in line with constitutional provisions. The Court urged adherence to the established procedures before seeking legal remedies.
