Dinesh Biwaji Ashtikar vs State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court emphasized the mandatory obligation of neighbourhood schools to admit 25% of children from weaker and disadvantaged sections under Section 12 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. The Court recognized this provision as a transformative measure to promote social equality and uphold the constitutional right to education under Article 21A. It underscored the role of governments, local authorities, and courts in ensuring effective implementation and providing accessible relief to aggrieved parents. The judgment reinforced the national mission to guarantee free and compulsory elementary education to all children.