UP, Oct.25,2025:At the heart of the madrasa certificate scandal is the allegation that a longstanding girls’ institution—Jamia Asanul Banat Girls’ College (also functioning as a madrasa) in Lodhipur (Pakbara) area of Moradabad—requested the father of a 13-year-old student to submit a certificate verifying the girl’s medical status before she could be re-admitted for the next class-
The father, Mr Mohammad Yusuf (resident of Chandigarh but daughter studying in Moradabad), claimed that after his daughter’s return from stay at home, the institution refused re-admission and instead issued a Transfer Certificate (TC) when the certificate demand was not met.
The complaint, filed on 14 October 2025, prompted the local police—under Moradabad Police—to register an FIR and arrest one person (admission-in-charge Shahjahan) while investigations continue for other accused.
In sum: The scandal combines demands for an absurd/illegal “certificate”, alleged defamation of the student’s character, delayed or withheld TC, and institutional misconduct.
The parties involved and their responses
The student & her family
The girl (aged about 13) had previously been admitted into the institution in 2024 for Class 7. After some period away (the mother visited her own ailing parent and the daughter stayed at home for a time) the father attempted to have her re-admitted into Class 8 in August 2025. When the institution demanded the certificate and allegedly made objectionable remarks, the family lodged the complaint and aired a video on social media. The father also claimed he was charged ₹500 for a TC form, and that the delay in TC issuance prevented his daughter’s further enrolment elsewhere.
The institution
The madrasa’s teacher (Mr Mohammad Salman) defended the institution’s integrity, calling the accusations “completely baseless and malicious”. He stated no student had ever been asked for such certificate, that hundreds of girls study there, and the claims bring shame.
Police & authorities
The SSP (City) of Moradabad, Kumar Ranvijay Singh (also referenced as Kumar Ramvijay Singh) confirmed receipt of the complaint and said the case is under investigation. FIR is said to invoke sections under the Indian Penal Code & the POCSO Act.
One accused (Shahjahan) has been arrested and placed in judicial custody; others remain at large.
Public & media reaction
Local media describe this as a “shock” and “jarring” case—since the demand of a virginity or medical certificate for admission of a minor is deeply controversial.
Legal framework and the FIR filed
Because the madrasa certificate scandal involves a minor (age ~13), the segregated laws on children’s rights are applicable. The FIR reportedly invokes-
- Sections 79, 351(2), 352, 316(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) (Indian Penal Code equivalent) for assault, obscene remarks, etc.
- Sections 11 and 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), 2012 (for abetment of sexual offenses involving minors)
- From the legal perspective, demands for virginity certificates are not sanctioned by law in any recognised educational admission framework. The case raises issues around defamation of character, harassment, discrimination, and violation of child rights under the Constitution and various statutes (e.g., Right to Education Act).
Authorities have initiated probe: gathering TC forms, fee receipts, statements from institution managers and family. If demands for “medical/virginity certificate” are validated, the institution may face severe penalties and cancellation of licence/status.
Key insights & shocking revelations
Demand for a “virginity/medical certificate” for admission
The central and most shocking element of the madrasa certificate scandal is that a reputed girls’ institution purportedly asked a minor to submit evidence of virginity (via medical certificate) before admission. This demand is unprecedented, arguably illegal, deeply unethical and humiliating. Multiple sources confirm: “virginity certificate” demanded.
Character defamation & coercion
The father claims that when he refused to accede to demands, his daughter’s admission was cancelled; the institution allegedly made derogatory remarks about her character and insisted on the certificate as a prerequisite.
Fees, delays and procedural hurdles
The father alleges that the institution charged ₹500 for the TC form, but did not issue the TC promptly – thereby stalling his daughter’s ability to join another school. This adds financial/existential pressure on the family.
Institutional denial & reputational risk
The institution’s official line is of denial: no such certificate has ever been demanded; the allegations are malicious. Nonetheless, the public and legal attention suggests the claims are serious enough to warrant police FIR. This juxtaposition between denial and fact-finding marks a major trust gap.
Child-rights dimension
Since the student is a minor, the madrasa certificate scandal evokes serious questions about child protection, safe learning spaces, gendered discrimination, rights of admission without undue harassment, and institutional accountability.
Geographic and socioeconomic angles
Though the madrasa is in Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh), the student’s father is a Chandigarh resident—showing cross-regional mobility and complexity in such cases. The incident may reflect vulnerabilities of minor girls in institutions, especially where regulatory oversight is weak.
Broader implications for child rights and governing oversight
The madrasa certificate scandal is not an isolated event—it shines a light on deeper systemic issues-
Admission ethics in educational institutions
Admissions must be equitable, transparent and non-discriminatory. Asking for virginity or medical certificates is not only unethical but may violate rights under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act (RTE), 2009, and other statutes.
Gendered biases
The demand of a “virginity certificate” strongly signals patriarchal, gender-biased oversight of female students’ bodies, implying social control and humiliation rather than education. It raises concerns about dignity, self-respect, and mental health of female students.
Regulatory oversight & institutional accountability
This case underscores the need to monitor institutions (schools, madrasas) for compliance with child safety, admission without harassment, no discrimination, no illegal demands. The state’s regulatory mechanisms must be strengthened and responsive.
Legal-policy gap around “medical/virginity certifications”
There appears to be no legitimate legal requirement for virginity/medical certificates for admission; hence such demands amount to abuse or malpractice. The incident raises the need to clarify policy and penalize such behaviour.
Impact on educational access and trust
When families and students hear about such scandals, trust in educational institutions suffers. Girls and their families may become fearful of discrimination, coercion or defamation—and may drop out or avoid re-enrolment.
Broad social messaging
The scandal sends a social message: even in 2025, institutions may impose demeaning demands on minors; this contradicts India’s commitments to child protection, education for all, gender equality, and dignity in schooling.
recommendations and next steps
To address the madrasa certificate scandal and prevent similar cases, the following steps are critical-
Immediate investigation & legal action
- The police must complete investigation swiftly: verify demands, obtain documentary evidence (certificate forms, payment receipts, TC forms), interview all parties.
- All accused must be held accountable under relevant sections (POCSO, IPC, child rights statutes).
- The institution should be temporarily suspended from admissions until the outcome.
Institutional audit & child-safety compliance
- The state education department (Uttar Pradesh) must audit the institution’s policies: admission criteria, documentation, child protection mechanisms, grievance redressal.
- All schools/madrasas should display clear admission guidelines publicly: what documents are required, what are not allowed.
Awareness-raising for parents & students
- Parents must be made aware of their rights: no certificate demanding their minor daughter’s “virginity” or inappropriate medical tests for admission.
- A helpline for minor girls facing discrimination or harassment in educational institutions should be promoted.
Policy clarification & regulatory reform
- State and central education authorities must explicitly prohibit demands of “virginity/medical certificates” for admission.
- Legislation or guidelines should be updated to ensure any demand for such certificate is punishable as abuse/misconduct.
Support for the girl & family
- Given trauma and public exposure, the girl must be provided counselling, psychological support, and safe admission path without further harassment.
- Financial relief or assistance if the family incurred costs because of the institution’s delay or rejection.
Long-term oversight
- Create a monitoring mechanism for high-risk institutions (boarding/hostel-based, madrasa-schools) to ensure child safety, rights, and non-discrimination.
- Publish annual reports of institutional complaints, action taken, sanctions.
The madrasa certificate scandal in Moradabad is a deeply disturbing incident that goes far beyond a mere admission dispute. At its heart it highlights a minor girl’s dignity, the misuse of institutional power, and the urgent need for oversight in education systems.
While one institution and one complaint may trigger public scrutiny, the larger question is how many similar demands go unreported, how many children silently suffer, and how robust the safeguards are for minors in educational institutions.
