SOCIETY FOR UN-AIDED P.SCHOOL OF RAJ. vs U.O.I

The Supreme Court held that the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 is applicable to unaided non-minority schools, thereby affirming the constitutional validity of the Act under Article 21 and Article 21A of the Constitution. The Court emphasized that the Act aims to ensure that every child has access to free and compulsory education, which is a fundamental right. The judgment clarified that the provisions of the Act are justiciable and enforceable, reinforcing the State's obligation to provide education without financial barriers.