STATE OF KERALA vs MYTHRI VIDYA BHAVAN ENGLISH M. SCH.

The Supreme Court affirmed the fundamental right to free and compulsory education under Article 21, emphasizing that quality education must be ensured rather than mere access. The Court held that the State of Kerala's attempt to regulate schools providing quality education through executive orders was impermissible, as regulation must be enacted through law. Consequently, the petitions filed by the State of Kerala challenging the High Court's decision were dismissed, reinforcing the necessity for adherence to established legal frameworks in educational governance.