Supreme Court rejects plea to mandate Preamble recitation in school assemblies

The Supreme Court has rejected a plea that sought directions for schools to include recitation of the Preamble of the Indian Constitution as part of their morning assembly proceedings. During hearings, counsel for the petitioner argued that mandating such recitation would help instil constitutional values among students from an early age. However, the court found the request unnecessary, observing that the Preamble and its principles are already adequately addressed within the existing school curriculum and classroom instruction. The bench noted that educational institutions have the flexibility to incorporate constitutional teachings through established pedagogical methods without requiring specific regulatory mandates. The dismissal underscores the court's view that constitutional awareness need not be limited to ritualistic recitation but can be effectively imparted through comprehensive academic engagement with the nation's foundational document.