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SC Upholds RTE Admission Rule
May 2 , 2026
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- In Lucknow Public School Vs. The State of Uttar Pradesh, the Supreme Court of India said neighbourhood schools must give immediate admission under the RTE Act.
- The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, gives free and compulsory education to children aged 6–14 years.
- It is based on Article 21A (added by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002), which makes education a fundamental right.
- The Act requires 25% reservation for EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) and disadvantaged groups in private schools.
- The government must provide schools, teachers, and basic facilities, and reimburse expenses to private schools.
- Other provisions: Article 51A(k) (parents must educate children) and Article 45 (early childhood care).
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