Order

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For convenience of exposition, this judgment is divided in the following parts:-

INDEX

(1) Preface ……………..………………….……….…………….………...……2

(2) Facts of the case….………….…………………………….………………4

(3) Contentions of the petitioner…..………………..……….…………..5

(4) Contention of the respondents..……….……………………….…….6

(5) Analysis, Discussions & Findings…………….……………………….7

(6) Conclusion & Directions……..……………………………..………….12

Preface:-

Right to Education should help the student, not only to develop his capacities but also to understand his own highest interest.

a. The Right to Education falls under the hallowed walls of the fundamental right to live with dignity guaranteed under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution because education ensure a good and dignified life.

b. The Hon’ble Apex Court in the case of Unni Krishnan J.P. & Ors. Vs. State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors. reported in 1993 (1) SCC 645 has held that Right to Education is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India for the children up to the age of fourteen years. Beyond the age of fourteen years, the Right to Education becomes subordinate to the economic means of the State and its development. The Directive Principles of State