Overview

• The Supreme Court's decision allows over 16,000 madrasas in Uttar Pradesh to continue functioning under the 2004 law.
• The Allahabad High Court had previously ruled the law unconstitutional, citing violations of secularism by promoting religious education.
• The Supreme Court emphasized the state's role in ensuring quality education while respecting the religious rights of minorities.
• The ruling clarifies that madrasas cannot grant higher education degrees due to conflicts with the University Grants Commission Act.
• The decision has been welcomed by various political parties and religious organizations, viewing it as a protection of minority educational rights.