Delhi HC Upholds School Fee Regulation; No Stay on Committee Formation

• Delhi High Court refused to stay the government's notification for forming a Fee Regulation Committee in all schools for the 2025-26 academic session.
• The court called it a "one-time measure" under the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fee Determination and Regulation) Act, 2025, to curb arbitrary fee hikes.
• The 11-member School Level Fee Regulation Committee (SLFRC) must include parents, teachers, and a Directorate of Education representative.
• Deadlines for committee formation and fee proposal submission were extended to January 20 and February 5, respectively.
• The Act aims to provide a permanent solution to arbitrary fee increases through a transparent, three-tier committee system.

Why It Matters: Delhi HC backs government's school fee regulation, ensuring transparency and curbing arbitrary hikes.