Allahabad high court declared the Up Madrasa Law illegal amid the lok sabha elections 2024. Know the details below; The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has rendered a momentous verdict. This verdict was to deeming the ‘UP Board of Madarsa Education Act 2004’ unconstitutional. This act was declared unconstitutional on the grounds of breaching secular principles. Justices Vivek Chaudhary and Subhash Vidyarthi were the presiding judges in this case. Now the ruling has been declared. We eagerly await a comprehensive judgment that will provide further insight into the intricacies of the decision and its consequences. The final verdict was reserved on February 8. What is UP Madrasa Law Enacted by the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly in 2004. This legislation aims to establish a Board of Madarsa Education in the State and address related matters. The court has instructed the Uttar Pradesh Government to create a plan. This plan facilitates the smooth integration of Madrasa students into the mainstream education system. Anshuman Singh Rathore filed a writ petition challenging different aspects of the Madrasa Board’s operations. It includes its management by the Minority Welfare Department. It involves both the Union of India and the State government. The Allahabad High Court verdict was delivered in response to this petition. Background of the abolition of UP Madrasa Law In October 2023, the Uttar Pradesh government established a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the funds received by madrassas from abroad. Additionally, the government conducted a survey of Islamic educational institutions in the state. Previously, the court had expressed concerns regarding the potential for arbitrary practices in the administration of educational institutions.
It emphasized the importance of transparency, equal opportunity, and secular governance principles.
