The Supreme Court of India upheld the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, on November 5, 2024. The ruling reverses a previous decision by the Allahabad High Court, which had deemed the act violative of the principle of secularism. The Madarsa Act provides a legal framework for madrasa education in Uttar Pradesh, allowing for the inclusion of religious education alongside the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) curriculum. Various political leaders expressed their reactions to the ruling, with BJP leader Mohsin Raza stating the government respects court decisions, while Congress MP Pramod Tiwari acknowledged the need to review the judgment in detail but expressed respect for the court's authority. BSP Chief Mayawati welcomed the decision, emphasizing its potential to resolve ongoing controversies surrounding madrasa education in the state. The ruling has been positively received by Muslim organizations and leaders, who view it as a validation of madrasa education's role in the community.