Delhi High Court Disposes Plea on RTE Act in Law Schools Curriculum

Delhi High Court Disposes Plea on RTE Act in Law Schools Curriculum

VoM News Desk | December 6, 2023 | 11:21 PM IST | Courts & Law, Educational News | Follow on Google News

Delhi High Court Disposes Plea on RTE Act in Law Schools Curriculum

Delhi High Court Disposes Plea on RTE Act in Law Schools Curriculum

The Delhi High Court recently disposed of a plea urging the Bar Council of India (BCI) to make the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act) a compulsory subject in law schools. The Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Social Jurist, a civil rights group, argued that including RTE Act in the curriculum is essential for legal education and promotes awareness about this fundamental right.

Key Points:

1. Plea Disposed: The Delhi High Court disposed of the PIL seeking BCI’s direction to make RTE Act a compulsory subject in LLB courses.
2. Public Interest: The plea asserted that awareness of RTE Act is fundamental to legal education, emphasizing the right to education as a key right for children.
3. Violation of Fundamental Rights: The petitioner argued that BCI’s inaction violated the fundamental right to education guaranteed under Articles 14, 21, and 21-A of the Constitution, along with the provisions of RTE Act, 2009.
4. Representation Sent to BCI: Social Jurist claimed to have sent representations to BCI on March 24, 2023, and a reminder on November 30, 2023, but received no response.
5. Importance of Timely Decision: The plea emphasized that any delay by BCI in considering and deciding to include RTE Act in the LLB course curriculum would defeat the object and purpose of the RTE Act and be detrimental to public interest.
6. RTE Act Background: Enacted in 2009, RTE Act guarantees free and compulsory education to all children aged 6-14. The PIL highlighted a lack of awareness about this law among law students, lawyers, and judges.
7. Curriculum Inclusion: The petitioner urged BCI to introduce RTE Act as a compulsory subject in legal education to ensure its proper implementation and understanding.

While the court has disposed of the plea, the broader issue of raising awareness about fundamental rights, particularly in the context of education, remains a crucial aspect of legal education in India.

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