Indian Islamic body welcomes HC stay on UP govt’s move to seal unrecognised Madrasas

Indian Islamic body welcomes HC stay on UP govt’s move to seal unrecognised Madrasas
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The Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind has welcomed the Allahabad High Court’s decision to stay the Uttar Pradesh government’s order to seal unrecognised madrasas, calling it a significant victory for constitutional rights and minority education, Muslim Mirror reported. Maulana Kaab Rashidi, the Jamiat’s legal advisor, said the ruling provides relief to many Islamic institutions targeted under “unconstitutional pressure.” He noted that many madrasas were closed without formal notices, often based on verbal orders.

The High Court rejected the government’s claim that lack of recognition alone justifies madrasa closures. Rashidi highlighted that the Supreme Court, led by then Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, had already stayed similar notices issued by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights in October 2024. The Uttar Pradesh government acknowledged this and advised no further action while the case is pending.

Rashidi called the verdict a victory for justice, stating it upholds minorities’ fundamental rights and protects educational freedom, restoring faith in the judiciary.