Violates Our Fundamental Rights: Minority Schools To Gujarat HC On Amendment Enabling State To Regulate Recruitment Of Teachers, Principals

The Gujarat High Court is reviewing a plea from minority schools challenging the Gujarat government's amendment to teacher recruitment norms. The amendment mandates that minority schools adhere to the same recruitment standards as non-minority schools, arguing this contravenes Article 30 of the Indian Constitution, which grants minorities the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice. The schools contend that the amendment infringes upon their rights to self-regulation and autonomy in hiring practices. The High Court's decision will be crucial in determining whether the amendment respects or violates constitutional protections for minority educational institutions.