RELIGION IMPORTANT ONLY WHEN IT IS RELEVANT UNDER LAW, OTHERWISE INDIA SECULAR NATION: SUPREME COURT OF INDIA The Apex Court was hearing a public interest litigation petition that sought enforcement of the Right to Education Act (RTE Act), 2009, in the educational institutions run by notified minorities. The petition prayed for the enforcement of Section 12(1)c of the Right to Education Act, 2009, highlighting the issue of withdrawal of the pre-matric scholarship scheme for minorities. The section requires non-minority private unaided schools to keep aside at least 25 per cent of their entry-level seats for students belonging to weaker sections of society. The Apex Court noted that religion is important in our country only when it is relevant under the law, otherwise for all purposes India is a secular country. The bench noted that the prayers pointed to religious minorities in all states. Then after suggestion of the Bench, the advocate decided to file fresh plea. With a team of Commercial Law experts, Reddy & Reddy Law Firm has extensive experience and involvement in commercial disputes, including Insolvency Proceedings. We are regularly involved in representations before NCLT, NCLAT, DRT and other commercial tribunals in India.