The Supreme Court on Tuesday (Oct 22) questioned the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) why was it concerned with madrasas after the child rights body said students of such institutions weren’t able to pursue medical and engineering professions. CJI Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj made the remarks while reserving the verdict on petitions challenging the Allahabad High Court judgement. The high court had declared the 2004 Uttar Pradesh law on madrasas as unconstitutional on the ground it violated the principles of secularism.
The Allahabad High Court has urged the Union government to consider forming an international treaty to address challenges in prosecuting foreign nationals, particularly regarding bail, interpreters, and consular support. The court emphasized the need for fair treatment and the prevention of exploitation of legal gaps. The case will resume on April 18.