Rajasthan High Court orders constitution of SITs to probe into dummy school menace
“The menace of dummy schools is a blight on India’s education system, undermining the principles of holistic learning and academic integrity.”
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UGC prohibits Online or Distance Mode Education for Healthcare Education
UGC has announced that starting July 2025, healthcare programmes will be restricted to offline mode only, with no admissions allowed through online or distance education formats under the NCAHP Act.
Monsoon Session of Parliament 2025: A Comprehensive Overview
Read the overview of Parliament’s Monsoon Session 2025, highlighting major bills, key reforms, and the government’s push for inclusive and digital governance.
‘Teachers should not be under constant threat of criminal charges’: Kerala HC mandates preliminary inquiry before registering criminal cases against educators
“Teachers are the unsung heroes of our society. They shape the minds, hearts and souls of our future generation. No steps should be taken to diminish the morale of the teachers’ community because they are the backbone of our future generation.”
Rajasthan High Court issues directives to curb practice of proxy teaching in Govt. schools
“The quality of education imparted to the future citizens of the nation depends upon the quality of teachers, who are appointed to teach them.”
Bombay HC upholds constitutionality of UGC Distance Learning Programme Regulations stipulating double-entry barriers for offering UG & PG programmes
The Court stated that the stipulation of quality control standards through an accreditation score or ranking is not per se arbitrary, however also acknowledged their inappropriateness for skill universities such as Symbiosis Skills and Professional University.
Beyond individual victims: Delhi High Court refuses to set aside order convicting man for offence u/s 6 of POCSO; says such crimes “cause ripples through society”
“In discussions surrounding the empowerment of women, education is rightly recognized as a fundamental pillar. However, when such incidents occur that force a girl to abandon her studies, the very notion of empowerment is compromised and society at large bears the consequences.”
University’s Ordinance for self-regulation cannot override student’s right to education and dignity; Delhi HC directs University to consider students’ application for Migration
“It is incumbent upon educational institutions to make the necessary allowances to ensure that students, who are disadvantaged due to medical reasons, are also provided quality education.”
US District Court rules Montgomery County Public Schools’ “No-Opt Out” policy for LGBTQ+ Inclusive Books does not violate children’s religious beliefs
The Court opined that the policy does not prevent parents or children from exercising their religious obligations. In fact, the policy serves the school’s legitimate interest of fostering social integration and cultural inclusiveness of transgender and gender nonconforming students.
Delhi High Court directs former J&K CM Omar Abdullah to pay maintenance of Rs. 1.5 lakhs per month to his wife, Payal Abdullah
“The Court stated that it is pained to note that in such acrimonious proceedings, the parents tend to make their children their pawns, thereby sidelining their children's happiness in order to vindicate themselves.”
West Bengal Teachers’ Recruitment Scam| Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay versus Supreme Court: Explained
In an interview with ABP Ananda, Justice Gangopadhyay had made remarks against TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee in relation to the West Bengal Teachers Recruitment Scam case, which was pending before him.
Guardianship of Individuals with Special Needs : India’s Evolving Legal Regime
by Aditi Sharma† and Vatsal Singh††
Cite as: 2023 SCC OnLine Blog Exp 37
Permissible to increase school fee to generate funds for expansion and betterment of educational facilities: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court held that schools were entitled to maintain a reasonable surplus for expansion of the system and development of education and the same could not be construed as commercialization of education.
Round Table Conference (Techtonic 2023) by NLIU Cell for Law and Technology and MeitY: Register Now!
About the NLIU Cell for Law and Technology The Cell for Law and Technology (NLIU-CLT) is a centre at the National Law
XI edition of International Students Conference on the subject matter of International Humanitarian Law and Refugee Law
XI edition of our flagship event- International Students Conference on the subject matter of International Humanitarian Law and Refugee Law. UNHCR, India
Delhi High Court issues guidelines for medical examination of pregnant rape victims exceeding 24 weeks; allows termination of pregnancy of around 25 weeks of a minor child
The Delhi High Court allowed termination of pregnancy of around 25 weeks of a minor child and further directed the SHO concerned to ensure that after the medical termination and the period of rest, the minor child was admitted to a Government school, so she could continue studying further.
CCAL | National Symposium on Improving Quality of Laws in India [February 24, 2023]
NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LAWS IN INDIA Centre for Comparative Constitutional Law and Administrative Law (CCAL) National Law University
Profit-oriented Educational Institutions not entitled to tax emption under Section 10(23C) of the Income Tax Act, 1961: Supreme Court
“In a knowledge based, information driven society, true wealth is education – and access to it. Every social order accommodates, and even
Condemning the Practice of filing petition, Himachal Pradesh High Court dismisses transfer plea seeking favorable place of posting
“The Teacher in Indian society has been elevated to a higher position than God. A teacher creates knowledge, learning, wisdom and equips the students with ability and knowledge, discipline and intellect to enable them to face challenges of life. A teacher is a preserver of learning and destroys ignorance. Therefore, as a member of the noble teaching profession, he should be a role model.”
Madras High Court| Transgender persons seeking admissions to be placed in special category; Minimal number of Transgender persons in State not a valid excuse
Madras High Court directed the State to treat a transgender person seeking admission in Nursing College as a special candidate in light of Supreme Court’s 2014 NALSA verdict