ONLINE CERTIFICATE COURSE ON LAW OF EDUCATION
(EDUCATION LAW – SYLLABUS)Unit I: Introduction to Education Law
- Meaning, Nature and Scope of Education Law
- Education as a Social and Legal Institution
- Evolution of Education Law in India
- Relationship between Education, Law and Society
- Sources of Education Law (Constitution, Statutes, Judicial Decisions, Policies)
Unit II: Constitutional Framework of Education
- Right to Education under the Indian Constitution
- Article 21A – Right to Free and Compulsory Education
- Articles 14, 15, 19, 21, 29 & 30 in relation to education
- Directive Principles and Education
- Minority Educational Institutions – Rights and Limitations
- Role of Judiciary in Educational Rights
Unit III: Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009
- Objectives, Scope and Applicability of the RTE Act
- Duties of Central Government, State Government and Local Authorities
- Rights and Duties of Parents and Guardians
- Norms and Standards for Schools
- Admission of Disadvantaged and Weaker Sections
- Prohibition of Detention and Corporal Punishment
- Monitoring and Enforcement Mechanism
Unit IV: Regulation of Educational Institutions
- Establishment and Recognition of Educational Institutions
- Affiliation, Accreditation and Quality Control
- Role of Regulatory Bodies:
- UGC
- AICTE
- NCTE
- MCI/NMC
- Bar Council of India
- Private and Public Educational Institutions
- Autonomy of Universities and Colleges
Unit V: Education Policies and Governance
- National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 – Legal Perspective
- Central and State Educational Authorities
- Role of University Grants Commission Act, 1956
- Educational Planning and Administration
- Funding, Grants and Scholarships
- Public-Private Partnership in Education
Unit VI: Teachers and Education Law
- Legal Status of Teachers
- Appointment, Service Conditions and Tenure
- Disciplinary Proceedings and Misconduct
- Teachers’ Rights and Duties
- Teacher Accountability and Professional Ethics
- Laws relating to Teacher Education
Unit VII: Students’ Rights and Discipline
- Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination in Education
- Reservation Policies in Education
- Prevention of Ragging Laws
- Sexual Harassment in Educational Institutions
- Examination Laws and Malpractice
- Student Discipline and Due Process
Unit VIII: Minority and Special Education Laws
- Minority Educational Institutions – Protection and Regulation
- Rights of Linguistic and Religious Minorities
- Education Laws for Children with Disabilities
- Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (Education Provisions)
- Inclusive Education Policies
Unit IX: Judicial Review and Landmark Case Laws
- Role of Supreme Court and High Courts in Education
- Landmark Judgments:
- Mohini Jain v. State of Karnataka
- Unni Krishnan v. State of Andhra Pradesh
- T.M.A. Pai Foundation v. State of Karnataka
- P.A. Inamdar v. State of Maharashtra
- Modern Dental College v. State of MP
- Judicial Trends in Educational Regulation
Unit X: Emerging Issues in Education Law
- Online Education and Legal Challenges
- Regulation of Ed-Tech Platforms
- Commercialization and Privatization of Education
- Data Protection and Privacy in Education
- Academic Freedom and Institutional Autonomy
- International Perspective on Right to Education