Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part A (2024)

Abstract: The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, popularly known as the Right to Education Act (RTE Act), is a Central legislation that details the aspects of the right of children of age six to fourteen years to free and compulsory elementary education (Classes I to VIII). This is now a Fundamental Right under India’s Constitution (Article 21A). The Right to Education act has laid down a comprehensive standard to be maintained by schools and authorities for creating a conducive environment for learning. However, we constantly hear reports regarding malpractices and poor implementation of the RTE act. The right to education has got considerable recognition in the national as well as international arena. The Indian Constitution itself was amended so as to include right to education as a fundamental right. Moreover, the Parliament has enacted a statute to regulate the implementation of the said right. This is a humble attempt to evaluate the right to education of the children in India as available to them now and the changes that may come across in the near future.