Overview
The Supreme Court will hear a PIL on 11 May 2026. The petition, filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay through Ashwani Dubey, seeks statutory direction to register, recognise, supervise and monitor every institution delivering secular or religious education to children below 14 years.
Key Developments
- Bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma slated to hear the case.
- The plea invokes Article 21A together with Article 39(f), Article 45 and Article 51‑A(k).
- The petition argues that Article 30 merely reiterates the freedoms under Article 19(1)(g) and does not confer extra privileges.
- Petitioner highlights the proliferation of unregistered schools and madrasas, especially in districts bordering Uttar Pradesh, labeling the issue a matter of national security due to the risk of ideological indoctrination.
Important Facts
1. The petition seeks a court‑ordered framework for registration, recognition, supervision and monitoring of all institutions teaching children up to 14 years.
2. It underscores that children are "the backbone of the nation's growth" and, because of their tender age, are vulnerable to manipulation.
3. The petitioner claims on‑ground verification of numerous unrecognised institutions operati