Maulana Mahmud Asad Madani, head of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, has warmly welcomed the Allahabad High Court’s historic pronouncement safeguarding non-affiliated madrasas from unwarranted government actions. Describing it as a triumph of constitutional supremacy, he highlighted its implications for minority rights across India.
Governments that boasted about closing religious schools now face a judicial rebuke, Madani observed. These moves were fundamentally flawed and self-defeating. The court’s stance empowers ongoing struggles, including Jamiat’s representation of Shravasti’s 30 madrasas and challenges to Uttarakhand’s stance.
He advised madrasa operators to continually improve governance and teaching standards, ensuring no room for opposition. The judgment firmly states that lack of formal recognition does not justify shutdowns or disruptions. UP rules, the court noted, offer no legal basis for such steps.
Echoing Supreme Court wisdom, the High Court upheld protections for self-reliant minority institutions under Article 30(1). Madani implored states to reassess policies, cease discriminatory practices, and honor judicial directives. ‘We will persist in defending rights constitutionally,’ he affirmed.
This ruling arrives amid heightened scrutiny of Islamic educational bodies. By invalidating blanket closures, it promotes balanced regulation over blanket bans. Madani commended the legal team and petitioners for their steadfast fight, marking this as a pivotal moment for educational autonomy in minority communities.
