Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice to Education Secretary Over Lapses in Regulating Educational Institutions
The Supreme Court has issued a contempt notice against the Secretary of the Union Ministry of Education for failing to comply with directions concerning the registration and regulation of institutions that impart education to children below the age of 14.
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