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There is big news regarding Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Act. The Supreme Court has rejected the High Court's decision. The Supreme Court held that the Madrassa Act is not a violation of the Constitution. The Supreme Court clearly said that the UP Madrasa Act is constitutionally correct. The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Madrassa Education Board Act, 2004, except for a few provisions.
Allahabad High Court declared it unconstitutional
On March 22, the Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court had declared the UP Madarsa Board Act unconstitutional. After this, orders were given to enroll the students in general schools. However, the Supreme Court stayed the High Court's decision on 5 April.
There are more than 16000 madrasas in Uttar Pradesh and about 17 lakh students study in them. The case was heard by a bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud. The bench also included Justice JB Pastorwala and Justice Manoj Mishra. On 22 October, the Supreme Court had reserved its decision and the decision came on 5 November.
Congress MP Imran Masood has welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court. Saharanpur Congress MP Imran Masood said that we welcome the decision of the Supreme Court and it will provide relief to the students. The UP Madrassa Act was passed by the Mulayam Singh Yadav government. This law was passed by the UP government in 2004 when Mulayam Singh Yadav was the Chief Minister. BJP opposed the law.
After the decision of the Supreme Court, it has become clear that madrassas will continue in UP. The Supreme Court said that the government can regulate madrassas for quality education.