The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009

Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (As amended by the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amdt.) Act, 2019

This edition of The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (Act 35 of 2009), updated with amendments including The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Act, 2019 (No. 1 of 2019) and the latest notifications, serves as a comprehensive and reliable legal reference for students preparing for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), as well as professionals in law, education policy, child rights, and governance.

The book presents the bare text of the law—precisely as enacted—without commentary or interpretation, making it ideal for examination purposes and statutory referencing. It incorporates key allied rules, state-specific regulations, and central government notifications to ensure full coverage of the law’s implementation framework.

The content spans the full scope of the Act, including:

• Right of children aged 6 to 14 years to free and compulsory education

• Duties and responsibilities of the appropriate government, local authorities, and schools

• Norms and standards for schools, teachers, and infrastructure

• Prohibition of physical punishment, mental harassment, and screening procedures for admission

• Guidelines for recognition, withdrawal of recognition, and monitoring of schools

• Allied Rules and notifications for complete coverage:

 – The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2010 (as amended)

 – The Delhi Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2011

 – Guidelines under Section 35(1) of the Act on various compliance matters

 – Guidelines for conducting the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET)

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• AIBE aspirants seeking a statutorily accurate and updated resource

• Law students and academicians studying education and child rights laws

• Practising advocates handling education, child welfare, and constitutional rights matters

• NGOs, policymakers, and administrators working in the field of education governance

• Teachers and school administrators ensuring statutory compliance

Whether used in the exam hall, the courtroom, or in education administration, this updated text delivers the full legislative authority of The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, as it applies in 2025.