Former CJI U U Lalit said the Right to Education is a powerful example of affirmative action that transformed millions of lives and boosted India’s literacy. He highlighted how judicial interpretation and legislative action together made education a fundamental right.
Parents of 32 students expelled from DPS Dwarka over unpaid fees have petitioned the Delhi High Court, alleging violations of court orders and mistreatment of their children. They claim the school expelled students without notice, disregarding written complaints and threatening the students with bouncers. The case raises significant concerns about private schools’ practices.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India on Friday ruled that Rohingya children can approach government schools for admission. If they are denied, they have the right to move the high court.A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh gave this ruling while disposing of a petition. The plea had requested that the Delhi government grant admission to Rohingya children who hold United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) cards in public schools.
