Society For Un-Aided P.School Of Raj vs U.O.I & Anr

The Supreme Court held that the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (2009 Act) is applicable to unaided non-minority schools, emphasizing that the Act is constitutional and aligns with Article 21 and Article 21A of the Constitution. The Court clarified that the Act aims to ensure free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years, thereby reinforcing the State's duty to provide education without financial barriers. The judgment underscores the justiciability of the right to education as established by the 2009 Act, which mandates quality education and compliance with specified norms.