Supreme Court: Ashwini Upadhyay Must File Contempt Petition

• The Supreme Court refused to entertain Advocate Ashwini Upadhyay's PIL, leading to its withdrawal.
• The withdrawn PIL had sought regulation of all religious schools for children below 14 years old, including registration and recognition.
• The court's refusal to entertain the PIL highlights the challenges in pursuing such matters before the apex court.

The Supreme Court refused to entertain Advocate Ashwini Upadhyay's PIL, leading to its withdrawal.

The Supreme Court on August 10, 2026, refused to entertain Advocate Ashwini Upadhyay's PIL seeking regulation of all religious schools for children below 14 years old, including registration, recognition, supervision, and monitoring of institutions imparting secular or religious education. Upadhyay subsequently withdrew the petition to pursue his remedies in an appropriate forum.

The Supreme Court's refusal to entertain Upadhyay's PIL and its subsequent withdrawal means the matter is no longer pending before the apex court in this form. The PIL had aimed to regulate religious schools and ensure that children receive education in a safe and secure environment.

The Supreme Court's refusal to entertain the PIL and its withdrawal by Upadhyay means the specific legal avenue described in the article is no longer active. This development underscores the challenges in pursuing such matters before the apex court.

Lawyers should watch for the Supreme Court's stance on pursuing contempt petitions over fresh writs in cases of non-compliance with earlier directions.

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