'Constitution allows minorities to build their institutions': Congress' Rashid Alvi after SC upholds UP Madrasa act

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Act 2004, overturning a previous Allahabad High Court decision. While affirming the right of minorities to establish and manage educational institutions, the court emphasized the state's authority to regulate educational standards. Congress leaders welcomed the verdict, emphasizing the importance of minority rights enshrined in the Constitution.