The State shall endeavour to provide, within a period of ten years from the commencement of this Constitution, for free and compulsory education for all children until they complete the age of fourteen years.]
Article 45: Provision for early childhood care and education to children below the age of six years
The Constitution of IndiaCentral Constitution · 1950
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Where this provision sits
| Act | The Constitution of India |
|---|---|
| Article | 45 |
| Marginal note | Provision for early childhood care and education to children below the age of six years |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Judgments citing it | 23 |
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- WP/42112/2025 of D.JOTHIRAMALINGAM Vs THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF REGISTRATIONMadras High Court · 2026-01-20
- WP/105095/2022 of SRI GIRISH FAKKIRAPPA NALAWADI Vs SRI HARISH S/O RAJENDRA NALAWADIHigh Court of Karnataka · 2025-10-30
- ASSET RECONSTRUCTION CO. (INDIA) LTD. vs CHIEF CONTROLLING REVENUE AUTHORITYSupreme Court of India · 2022-04-26
- CW/307/1999 of RAJASTHAN WELFARE SOCIETY Vs STATEHigh Court of Rajasthan · 2006-10-03
- SCA/5466/1983 of KUSUMBHAI BHIMABHAI HARIJAN Vs DISTRICT JUDGEHigh Court of Gujarat · 1996-04-15
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