Constitution of India

Section 21A

Right to education

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Provision: Section 21A of Constitution
Act: Constitution of India
Classification: Constitutional Law
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 21A of Constitution say?

The State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years in such manner as the State may, by law, determine.

Indian StandardSection 21A, Constitution of India

Bluebook (21st ed.)Constitution of India, § 21A (India)

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What is Section 21A of Constitution?

Section 21A of the Constitution of India (Constitution) defines and regulates "Right to education". The section states: The State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years in such manner as the State may, by law, determine....

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