The Delhi High Court made it clear that the child’s education and welfare must come first, even if the parents are separated or are fighting over custody. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court ruled that schools cannot refuse to give a Transfer Certificate (TC) to a student just because the parents are having a matrimonial […]
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.