VIKAS SANKHALA & ORS ETC vs VIKAS KUMAR AGARWAL & ORS ETC

The Supreme Court reaffirmed the importance of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, emphasizing that Article 21-A of the Constitution mandates the State to provide free and compulsory education to children aged six to fourteen years. The Court highlighted the obligation of the State under Article 41 and Article 45 to ensure equal educational opportunities, and noted that despite legislative efforts, challenges in achieving universal education persist. The judgment underscores the necessity for the State to fulfill its constitutional commitment to provide quality education to all children, particularly from disadvantaged backgrounds.