Today, On 1st December, The Supreme Court said it does not want to comment on stubble burning, noting it is easy to blame farmers, and asked whether it is the sole cause of Delhi pollution, recalling clear skies seen during COVID days.
The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to Delhi’s Directorate of Education regarding a petition by the Naya Samaj Parents Association. Parents are challenging a Delhi High Court ruling that permits private schools to hike tuition fees without prior approval, alleging that such increases are causing panic and unfairly impacting families.
The Supreme Court set up a panel to examine the financial status of schools in Uttar Pradesh amid allegations of excess fees charged during the COVID-19 pandemic. A bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, along with Justices Sanjay Kumar and K V Viswanathan, heard petitions challenging an Allahabad High Court order. The panel will assess the legitimacy of the fees collected. This move aims to ensure financial transparency and relief for affected parents.
The Delhi High Court issued stay order barring private schools from increasing fees without government approval. This provides relief to private educational institutions and follows ongoing debates about fee regulations and autonomy in the education sector. The court’s decision is based on a plea by the Action Committee Unaided Recognised Schools and will be further reviewed on July 31.