The Supreme Court on Tuesday (October 6, 2026) dismissed a plea seeking a direction that the Preamble of the Constitution be recited during the morning assembly in schools.
He referred to Article 21A of the Constitution which deals with right to education.
“Dismissed,” a Bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Augustine George Masih and Sandeep Mehta said. Editorial | Timely reiteration: On the Preamble and the Supreme Court’s order The counsel appearing for the petitioner said the plea has sought a direction that the Preamble be recited in schools during the morning assembly. “ The Preamble is already taught in schools in Class 6,” the Bench observed, while rejecting the petition.
