Supreme Court Questions Delhi School Fee Law Timing, Flags Mid-Session Issues

• The Supreme Court questioned the Delhi government on the timing of enforcing the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Act, 2025, as it was introduced mid-academic session.
• Justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe noted the law's rollout appeared 'confused' and difficult to implement mid-session.
• Private unaided schools challenged the Act and its rules, arguing the implementation method was unviable despite supporting the law's purpose.
• The Act mandates a two-tier approval system for fee increases, involving a School Level Fee Regulation Committee and a district-level appellate authority.
• The Supreme Court did not stay the legislation but directed proper implementation according to timelines and listed the matter for further hearing on January 27, 2025.

Why It Matters: Supreme Court questions Delhi's new school fee law implementation mid-session, urging proper adherence to timelines.