When did the right of children to free and compulsory education act 2009 come into force

This article is written by Satyaki Deb , a final year B.A.LL.B.(Hons.) student from the Department of Law, Calcutta University. This article provides an exhaustive overview of the Right to Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act) with relevant case laws from an analytical viewpoint. This article has been published by Sneha Mahawar . The A brief overview of the RTE Act Scope and applicability of the RTE Act Irrespective of any differences, the RTE Act provides for all children between the age group of 6-14 years free and compulsory education. Post the Even though this Act extends to the whole of India, regarding the scope and applicability of this Act, there are certain limitations viz: • This RTE Act is subordinate to the provisions of • This Act does not apply to educational institutions imparting primarily religious education like Madrasas, Vedic Pathshalas, etc., as per Significance of the RTE Act The Right to Education Act, 2009 has been pivotal in the domain of education. The importance of this crucial legislation are as follows: • The RTE Act has conferred entitlement upon all children between the age group of six to fourteen years without any bias and this rights-based approach towards implementation of free and compulsory education has cast a legal duty upon the state to implement the fundamental Right to Education of the child. • Not only do the children now have the right to free and compulsory education, but they also have the right to receive such education from qualified...

In 2009, the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act (RTE) established the government’s obligation to guarantee eight years of free, quality education to all children aged 6 to 14 years. Since its enactment, the landmark legislation has promoted considerable progress, but has failed to deliver on its full promises. This policy brief […] Overview In 2009, the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act (RTE) established the government’s obligation to guarantee eight years of free, quality education to all children aged 6 to 14 years. Since its enactment, the landmark legislation has promoted considerable progress, but has failed to deliver on its full promises. This policy brief outlines how political will to ensure time-bound implementation has been inadequate; and how reforms are required to enforce compliance, institutionalize mechanisms of grievance redress, support community oversight, and ensure social inclusion. This policy brief provides key recommendations for the proposed commitments for BRICS’ new multilateral and Southern-led development bank. The BRICS Development Bank aims to provide a new source of finance with specific commitments to ending extreme poverty and inequality (with a special focus on gender equity and women’s rights), and aligning with environmental and social […] This paper provides a coherent policy response to the tough social questions raised by compulsory land acquisition in India. With conflicts escalating and gove...