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4 September 2026

Supreme Court on elementary teacher training

This Supreme Court judgment provides a significant judicial interpretation of the Right to Education Act, 2009, by expanding the scope of duty-bearers to include Teacher Education Institutions and the NCTE, which is directly relevant to governance and welfare policy.

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Notes

  • Supreme Court emphasized that quality teacher training is essential for child development and nation-building.
  • Elementary education (ages 6-14) is an enforceable fundamental right under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009.
  • The court identified five original duty-bearers for the right to education: government, local authority, neighbourhood school, parents/guardians, and the teacher.
  • The Supreme Court added two new duty-bearers: Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) and the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).
  • TEIs are defined under Section 2(e) of the National Council for Teacher Education Act.
  • The NCTE is mandated to ensure TEIs function effectively, efficiently, and with integrity.

Questions

  1. The Supreme Court has recently expanded the scope of duty-bearers responsible for the fundamental right to elementary education. Discuss the significance of including Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) and the NCTE in this framework for ensuring quality education. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as one of the original five duty-bearers for safeguarding the fundamental right to elementary education?

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