In Unnikrishnan v. State of Andhra Pradesh (1993), the Supreme Court held that right to education up…

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In Unnikrishnan v. State of Andhra Pradesh (1993), the Supreme Court held that right to education up to age 14 is a fundamental right flowing from Article 21, which later led to the 86th Amendment inserting Article 21A.

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Unnikrishnan (1993): SC held right to education up to age 14 is fundamental right implicit in Article 21 (life with dignity). Directed State to provide free education within economic capacity. Led to 86th Amendment (2002) inserting Article 21A making education for 6-14 years a Fundamental Right, operationalized by RTE Act, 2009. Illustrates judicial legislation prompting constitutional amendment.

Topic Right to Education - Unnikrishnan Case

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In Unnikrishnan v. State of Andhra Pradesh (1993), the Supreme Court held that right to education up to age 14 is a fundamental right flowing from Article 21, which later led to the 86th Amendment inserting Article 21A.