Can a Students From the Madrasa Board Appear For the NEET Exam? CJI Asked While Hearing ‘Constitutionality’ of Madrasa Act, 2004

The Supreme Court of India today (22nd Oct) reviewing the constitutionality of the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Board Act, 2004, which a High Court previously deemed unconstitutional. The UP government argues for partial review rather than complete dismissal, emphasizing the state’s duty to provide quality education. Concerns over madrasa students’ eligibility for NEET were also discussed.