India: Education

A Public Interest Litigation seeking to extend the fundamental right to free and compulsory education under Article 21A to children aged 3–6 years is currently under consideration by the Supreme Court. This article analyses the constitutional interpretation of Article 21A, the policy case for early childhood education, and the practical implications of expanding the right to pre-primary education.

The Supreme Court of India has mandated that Rajasthan formulate a comprehensive policy to introduce Rajasthani as a subject in all schools, reinforcing constitutional principles of mother tongue-based education.

On 9 April 2026, the Karnataka Government published Karnataka Act No. 24 of 2026 the Karnataka Government Educational Institution’s Lands (Protection and Regularisation) Act, 2026 in the Official Gazette.

Recently, the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (hereinafter referred to as "APAAR") has been conceptualized under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

In a recent trademark dispute before the Madras High Court, the petitioner, Sri Ramachandra Educational and Health Trust (SREHT) secured an interim injunction...

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and rural governance are two pivotal elements in the developmental matrix of India. While CSR brings in corporate efficiency, financial support, and innovation...

In keeping with the National Education Policy of 2020 and the recent push for internationalisation of education in India, the University Grants Commission (UGC) published regulations...

Last few years have seen a shift in regulatory ideology in the education sector from protectionism to internationalisation.

On August 12, 2023, the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Act, 2023 ("NNMC"), was given the assent of the President. The NNMC brings significant legislative reform in the sector...