‘Doesn’t violate principle of secularism’: Supreme Court upholds validity of 2004 UP Board of Madrassa Education Act

The Supreme Court overturned a high court ruling, upholding the Uttar Pradesh Madrassa Education Act. The court affirmed the state’s right to regulate educational standards in madrassas without infringing on minority rights. However, certificates beyond Class XII issued by madrassas won’t be recognized by the UP Madrassa Board.