SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court of India recognized the right to education as a fundamental right under Article 21 in the landmark case of Unni Krishnan v. State of Andhra Pradesh (1993).
DETAILS:
- The court held that the right to education is implicit in the right to life and personal liberty.
- It emphasized that the state has a duty to provide free and compulsory education to children.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The ruling led to the enactment of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009.
SOURCE:
- Unni Krishnan v. State of Andhra Pradesh, Article 21 of the Constitution of India.
Related Questions: