Allahabad High Court Quashes Sealing of Shravasti Madrasa, Cites No Law for Closure

• The Allahabad High Court's Lucknow Bench ordered the unsealing of Madrasa Ahle Sunnat Imam Ahmed Raza in Shravasti within 24 hours.
• The court ruled that lack of recognition is not a legal basis to close down a madrasa, quashing the District Minority Welfare Officer's order.
• The state government argued that unrecognised madrasas hinder students' educational benefits, but the court found no legal provision to support closure.
• The High Court clarified that while unrecognised, the madrasa cannot claim government grants or allow students to appear for board exams.
• Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind President Maulana Mahmood Madani welcomed the decision, calling it a victory for constitutional values and a message to governments.

Why It Matters: Allahabad High Court ruled that lack of recognition is not a valid reason to seal a madrasa, ordering its unsealing.