Supreme Court Questions Delhi's Implementation of School Fee Regulation Act
The Supreme Court on January 19, 2026, raised concerns over the Delhi government's implementation of the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Act, 2025. The court noted that the law, aimed at regulating private school fees, may cause difficulties if enforced during the ongoing academic session. The Act requires private schools to form School Level Fee Regulation Committees, which include school management, teachers, and parents. The court is hearing petitions from private school associations challenging the Act's validity, arguing it undermines school management authority. The Delhi government stated the implementation timeline was extended at the schools' request. The court directed the government to reconsider retrospective fee fixation and scheduled the next hearing for January 27, 2025.
Published 8 hours ago • 19 Jan 2026, 11:24 PM IST