Tag: 2004

By Syed Zubair Ahmad The recent judgement of the Allahabad High Court regarding the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Act, 2004, has  raised crucial questions about the future of madrasa students and teachers. Justice Katju's statement, "Something is rotten in the State of Denmark," resonates deeply in this context, highlighting the critical flaws in the judicial decision that affects thousands of lives. The Allahabad High Court's ruling declared over 16,000 recognised and 8,000 unrecognized madrasas unconstitutional, citing a violation of the principle of secularism. This decision has profound implications, rendering 10,000 teachers jobless...