SHORT ANSWER:
Landmark judgments like Unni Krishnan v. State of Andhra Pradesh have expanded the scope of fundamental rights to include the right to education.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court ruled that the right to education is a fundamental right under Article 21 (Right to Life) of the Indian Constitution.
- This case emphasized the importance of education for the development of individuals and society.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The ruling led to the enactment of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 21; Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009.
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