Supreme Court Backs UP’s Madrasa Law, Emphasizes Education Standards and National Unity

India’s Supreme Court has upheld the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, asserting that the law aims to raise academic standards in madrasas and integrate students into the mainstream education system. A bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, along with Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, noted the importance of aligning madrasa education with modern standards, which would involve relocating some students to other schools if needed.

The court clarified that madrasas cannot grant higher education degrees, as this would breach the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act. This ruling came as the bench reviewed petitions challenging the Allahabad High Court’s March decision, which deemed the UP madrasa law unconstitutional on grounds of violating secular principles.

Chief Justice Chandrachud stressed that secularism in India means "live and let live," and that regulating madrasas serves national interests by promoting unity in the country’s diverse cultural heritage. He added that integration, not separation, is essential to preserving India’s "melting pot" culture.

The UP government, defending the madrasa law, argued that the High Court's decision to nullify it was unwarranted. The law, they stated, is intended to standardize education quality across the board, including religious institutions. The Supreme Court echoed this view, emphasizing that completely nullifying the law could create educational "silos," isolating madrasa students rather than mainstreaming them.

Representing the petitioners, prominent lawyers like Mukul Rohatgi, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Salman Khurshid, and Menaka Guruswamy argued the case over two days. The Supreme Court ultimately held that India’s approach to education should encourage unity and quality across all religious and cultural groups, allowing students from all backgrounds to integrate and thrive.

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