The Supreme Court has ordered the Kerala government to establish government primary schools in all areas lacking educational facilities within three months. The Court stressed that children’s right to education under the RTE Act cannot be denied due to distance or lack of resources.
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.
The Supreme Court ruled that two Uttar Pradesh Assistant Teachers cannot be dismissed for lacking TET at appointment since they qualified before the 2019 deadline. The bench led by CJI B.R. Gavai restored their jobs, calling the termination order legally unsustainable.
Tamil Nadu will move the Supreme Court against its order requiring in-service teachers to clear TET within two years or face compulsory retirement. The state says applying the rule retrospectively is “unfair and unsustainable.”
The Delhi High Court condemned DPS Dwarka for using bouncers to prevent students from entering school over unpaid fees, labeling it mental harassment. The Court emphasized that schools must prioritize children’s dignity and well-being, rejecting any commercial approach. This case highlights the need for responsible fee collection practices that respect students’ rights.
