Khela Banerjee & Anr vs City Montessori School & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the right to education is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, emphasizing that the state has an obligation to provide free and compulsory education to children. The Court ruled that private schools cannot charge capitation fees and must adhere to the norms set by the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. The judgment reinforced the principle that education is essential for the development of individuals and society, thereby upholding the constitutional mandate.