The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi government not to take any action for now against private schools that failed to form fee monitoring committees. The interim protection will continue till February 20, when the court will hear the schools’ challenge to the February 1 notification.
The Supreme Court of India questioned the Delhi government’s move to implement the private school fee regulation law after the academic year had already begun. The Court warned that hurried enforcement could have retrospective effects and disrupt schools, asking the government to reconsider limiting the exercise to 2025–26 only.
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.