The Supreme Court affirmed the fundamental right to education for children, citing Article 21A of the Constitution as obliging the State and parents/guardians of children to provide a safe environment for the right to education. A set of safety standards were adopted after a devastating fire swept through a private middle school.
A set of safety standards were adopted as a result of this decision. The standards include fire safety measures in schools, the training of school teachers and other staff, school building specifications, and clearances and certificates.
This case considered how the effective implementation of the right to education requires providing a safe environment for children to learn. The burden on the State to provide education as well as ensure the safety of children in the schools.
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