Article 21A Ensures Education, Not Admission to School of Choice: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court clarified that the right to education under Article 21A and the Right to Education Act, 2009 guarantees free and compulsory education only up to the age of 14, and does not include the right to study in a particular school of one’s choice.

The Court observed that the State’s obligation is limited to ensuring access to education, not fulfilling individual preferences regarding institutions.

It further noted that admission rights arise only through prescribed procedures such as applications and selection processes, and cannot be claimed as an absolute entitlement to a specific school.

[Pooja as guardian of Baby Devanshi Jaiswar v. Aadharshila Vidyapeeth & Anr.]