The education sector in India has changed drastically and dramatically. Government introduced ‘No Detention Policy’ (NDP) under Right to Education Act, 2009 which has had serious implication on the education system of India. The quality of education in India has been deteriorating since its inception. The policy was designed to reduce school dropout rates and create stress free environment for students by removing the fear of being detained. However, students face tough challenges when they reach class IX because safety net of no detention policy is till class VIII. The policy has lead to the development of lackadaisical attitude of stakeholders towards Indian education system. The paper provides the impact and consequences of the policy on the Indian education. A lot needs to be done and modification in the policy is required to improve the education system in the country and save the future of our country.