This ruling has sparked many legal challenges and debates in the field of Higher Education, especially among student communities.
Supreme Court’s Ruling on Madrasa Degrees Creates Uncertainty for Students
The state government has also stated that it will find a solution after carefully considering all the legal aspects of this matter, particularly regarding student issues.
“While the order of the Supreme Court is final,” he acknowledged, “the government must find a way to address the situation that has arisen. This is crucial to ensure that the future of students studying in the Kamil and Fazil courses of the Board does not remain uncertain.” He shared these thoughts with PTI on Sunday.
Madrasa Board Registrar R P Singh mentioned that about 25,000 students are currently studying in the Kamil and Fazil courses at various, and the board will follow whatever decision the government makes.
A total of 560 of them receive grants from the state government for these.
In its order on October 5, the SC upheld the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Education Board Act, 2004, overturning an Allahabad High Court order of March 2024 which declared it unconstitutional
The Supreme Court’s ruling on November 5 has left students in limbo, as the Madrasa Board can no longer conduct exams for these courses. In response, the state government has promised to explore legal avenues to resolve the situation. Consequently, it aims to find a way forward for these students and ensure that their educational path remains clear.
Supreme Court’s Ruling: Kamil and Fazil Degrees Declared Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court’s decision to annul the Kamil (undergraduate equivalent) and Fazil (postgraduate equivalent) degrees awarded by the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Board has raised concerns about the future of thousands of madrasa students. The court’s ruling comes after a detailed review of the UGC Act, which governs the standards for higher education in India.According to the court, the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Board’s provisions for offering these degrees violate the UGC Act. Specifically, the Act restricts state legislation from regulating higher education outside its purview. As a result, the court’s ruling has raised concerns about the legality of the Board’s authority in this matter.
