ARE WE MAKING A MOCKERY OF THIS EDUCATION SYSTEM? - BOMBAY HC TO MAHARASHTRA GOVERNMENT

The Bombay HC made heavy remarks on Maharashtra Government for cancelling the Secondary School Certificate Examination for class X. The Bombay HC bench made remarks while hearing a PIL challenging the Government' decision.

Counsel appearing for the State said that they are waiting for the State Council of Education, Research and Training (SCERT), who has overall control over the marking system. Once the government receive suggestions from SCERT, a formula for admissions will be made. To which the Bench clarified that the question here is to when the examination will be held. Counsel for the state, Mr Kakade, said that in order to promote 10th class students to 11th standard, a formula is required which could be obtained only after SCERT's suggestion.

The Bench asked that if they are planning of promoting students without holding exams. Are we making a mockery of this education system? Justice Khathawalla further remarked, "Then God save the education system in this country".

How are you still holding class 12th exams? In the name of Pandemic, you cannot spoil the career of our children. You are destroying the system. The Framers of education policy should know that this is not acceptable at all.

The matter will be heard next week for the Final hearing

Author: Papiha Ghoshal