The Madras High Court today ruled that schools cannot use Transfer Certificates to collect pending fees and should not make entries regarding fee arrears on the TC. Violation of this order will be dealt with under child protection laws. Children should not be involved in fee collection, as it causes trauma and stigma. The court also emphasized the psychological impact on children and urged schools to provide support during financial strains.
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Today (8th April): The Supreme Court has issued a stay on the Karnataka High Court’s order to conduct board exams for classes 5, 8, 9, and 11. This decision came in response to concerns about the impact on students’ futures and compliance with the RTE Act. The Supreme Court has suspended the implementation of the High Court’s directive until further notice.