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RTE Act 2009 — Landmark Judgments
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Landmark Judgments
Unnikrishnan J.P. & Ors. vs. State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors.
1993This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court was pivotal in establishing the right to education as a fundamental right. The Court held that the right to education flows from…
Society for Unaided Private Schools of Rajasthan vs. Union of India & Anr.
2012This judgment upheld the constitutional validity of the RTE Act, particularly Section 12(1)(c), which mandates 25% reservation for economically weaker sections (EWS) and…
Pramati Educational and Cultural Trust & Ors. vs. Union of India & Ors.
2014This judgment further clarified the scope of the RTE Act, specifically reiterating the exemption of minority educational institutions from the 25% reservation clause. The Supreme…