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.
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The Supreme Court on Thursday (28th Nov) is reviewing a Public Interest Litigation by Tushar Gandhi concerning the slapping of a Muslim student in Muzaffarnagar and violations of the Right to Education Act. Senior Advocate Shadan Farasat highlighted the lack of enforcement against religious discrimination and addressed inadequacies in the chargesheet regarding child cruelty.
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.
The Supreme Court of India, in a recent hearing, sharply criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for its lack of action in the Muzaffarnagar school slapping case. The bench, consisting of Justice AS Oka and Pankaj Mithal, expressed their disappointment over the state’s failure to comply with the court’s directives regarding counseling and admission for the […]
