| Syllabus: GS-II, Subject: Society and Social Justice, Topic: Social Sector – Education, Issue: Education |
Context: The High Court of Karnataka rules that the state government can’t unilaterally change exam patterns for classes 5, 8, 9, and 11.
Key points:
- The court emphasized the need for prior consultation with stakeholders before implementing changes.
- Holding exams without a policy for student expulsion contradicts RTE Act, 2009.
Prelims Connect(Acts/Policies):
| Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009● Right to free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14.
● Free education until completion, regardless of age. ● No expulsion until completion of elementary education. ● Mandatory pupil-teacher ratio compliance for schools. ● Prohibition of teachers giving private tuition or non-teaching duties. |
