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2mo ago

Supreme Court Rejects Plea to Enforce NEP in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal

The court ruled it cannot compel states to adopt the National Education Policy but may intervene if fundamental rights are violated.

Supreme court rejects plea seeking NEP 2020 to be implemented in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal
A petition filed in the court claimed Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Kerala were constitutionally bound to implement the NEP. (HT PHOTO)

Overview

  • The Supreme Court dismissed a petition filed by BJP lawyer G.S. Mani seeking to mandate NEP 2020 implementation in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal.
  • The court clarified it cannot force states to adopt the NEP but may act if a state's actions infringe on fundamental rights.
  • The petitioner argued that the NEP's three-language formula was essential for free and equitable education but faced questions about his connection to the issue.
  • Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal oppose the NEP, citing concerns over Hindi imposition and federal overreach in education policy.
  • The central government has withheld significant funding under the Samagra Shiksha scheme from non-compliant states, escalating the policy standoff.