Today, On 14th May, Supreme Court directs UP government to fully fund the education of the Muslim student slapped in school, ensuring no financial burden. In 2023, a teacher allegedly mocked his religion and encouraged classmates to slap him.
The Supreme Court remarked that the ultimate objective of imparting quality education to children is to ensure that they become good citizens who are aware of ethos and values of the Constitution of India. The Court made the remark while hearing a Writ Petition filed by activist Tushar Gandhi in the wake of an incident where a child in Muzaffarnagar was assaulted by his classmates on the instruction of their teacher.
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The Delhi High Court granted bail to Javed Ali, accused of financing Lashkar-e-Taiba, after noting the prolonged judicial custody and slow witness examination process. The court emphasized the need for due process in terrorism cases, balancing national security with individual rights. Only nine of 221 witnesses were examined since Ali’s arrest.
Several BJP leaders, including UP minister Kapil Dev Agrawal, surrendered to a special court in a 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots case after non-bailable warrants were issued. While the warrants were recalled, the court set a November 16 date to frame charges. However, Yati Narsinghanand failed to appear, leading to a renewed warrant. Over 60 people were killed in the riots.
The Supreme Court today directed the UP Government to secure a sponsor to cover the educational expenses for a Muslim child from Muzaffarnagar who was assaulted. The state must ensure the child remains in the same school until the completion of his schooling. This directive stems from a petition filed by Tushar Gandhi seeking justice for the mistreated student.
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Today (15th April): The Supreme Court has sought clarification from the Uttar Pradesh Government regarding the case of a teacher allegedly instigating students to slap a Muslim classmate. The court also emphasized the need for quality counseling for the affected students and raised concerns about the government’s response. The incident falls under the Right to Education Act, which ensures free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 in India.