Can't Order Introduction of Legal Studies as Subject in Schools: Delhi HC
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This court is not an expert to frame a curriculum or to draft a syllabus and the same has to be done by experts (News18) The petitioner argued that not imparting legal education violated their fundamental rights and deprives them of equality and equal opportunity guaranteed under the Constitution of India Rejecting a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions for introduction of legal studies as a subject in schools, the Delhi High Court has said the issue falls within the domain of authorities dealing with academic policy-making. A bench headed by Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma observed that framing of a course falls within the sole domain of expert bodies and courts are not equipped to substitute for them. The new education policy of the Government of India is catering to the country’s need, it said. The bench, also comprising Justice Subramonium Prasad, however, added the petitioner shall be free to submit a representation to CBSE, the competent authority o...