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Supreme Court seeks Centre, State replies on Right to Education implementation and NEP rollout
The Supreme Court issued notices on a PIL seeking full implementation of the RTE Act and uniform NEP application across States and UTs.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 13 April 2026, the Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre, States and Union Territories on a PIL seeking effective implementation of the Right to Education law for children aged 6 to 14 years.
Key specifics
- The case was heard by Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi.
- The RTE Act is the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009.
- The Act came into force on 1 April 2010.
- Article 21A, inserted by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002, makes education a Fundamental Right.
- Article 51A(k) places a duty on parents and guardians to provide education opportunities to children aged 6 to 14 years.
Exam lens
Polity and education-rights question, Article 21A, 86th Amendment Act, 2002, RTE Act 2009, 1 April 2010, 6–14 years — TNPSC may ask the constitutional articles and the age group covered.