Supreme Court Upholds Madrasa Act 2004

The Supreme Court of India upheld the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madrasa Education Act 2004, which provides a legal framework for madrasa education. This decision reversed a previous ruling by the Allahabad High Court that had struck down the Act, citing violations of secularism and the right to education. The Court noted that the Act allows the state to regulate madrasa education while preserving their minority character, asserting that issues of inadequate education can be addressed without dismantling the entire Act. The ruling emphasized that as long as the regulations promote quality education without infringing on minority rights, the state can oversee the functioning of madrasas effectively.