Compulsory Education Laws: An analysis

Abstract

Compulsory education laws, child labor laws, juvenile courts, and junior republics are all expressions of the same great movement ‘to secure fair play for the children. Much has been accomplished, but it is only the foundation for far greater reforms in the future. Nothing is more constructive, more hopeful, or more permanent than the making of good children, for the children of today, are the nation of tomorrow. This paper compares compulsory education laws around the world along with delving into the Indian context. It also discusses a few critiques which have indeed proven to be thought-provoking for lawmakers worldwide.