Madras High Court Orders Inclusion of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Tamil Nadu School Curriculum

The Madras High Court has directed Tamil Nadu to include lessons on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in the social science curriculum for classes III to X.

The Court emphasized that this mandate aims for "constitutional education" rather than political glorification, focusing on his contributions to justice, equality, and nation-building.

The ruling stemmed from a reformative approach in a criminal case involving the desecration of Ambedkar’s image. After the accused studied his works and showed genuine remorse, the Court quashed the proceedings.

Holding that the State has a social responsibility to ensure constitutional literacy, preventing prejudice and social division among the youth.

[G. Rajesh v. State of Tamil Nadu]