Qualification For Managers: Delhi High Court Protects Private Unaided Schools From Coercive Action By Directorate Of Education
2 years, 2 months ago

Qualification For Managers: Delhi High Court Protects Private Unaided Schools From Coercive Action By Directorate Of Education

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The Delhi High Court has ordered that no coercive steps be taken against private unaided schools if the qualifications of their Managers are not in accordance with the circulars issued by Delhi Government’s Directorate of Education on November 24, 2004 and November 17, 2022.Justice Prathiba M Singh in the interim order said that any action may impact lakhs of students in the. The Delhi High Court has ordered that no coercive steps be taken against private unaided schools if the qualifications of their Managers are not in accordance with the circulars issued by Delhi Government’s Directorate of Education on November 24, 2004 and November 17, 2022. The court passed the interim directions on a plea moved by Action Committee Unaided Recognised Private Schools which has 671 private unaided schools in the national capital as its members. On the other hand, Delhi Government submitted that various private unaided schools were issued notices after 2004 in order to comply with the qualifications prescribed for Manager post, adding that there was no challenge to the said notices.

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Parliamentary panel wants expert committee to study free education for SCs, STs in Delhi private schools
6 days, 14 hours ago

Parliamentary panel wants expert committee to study free education for SCs, STs in Delhi private schools

Hindustan Times  

A parliamentary committee on the welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes has strongly recommended setting up an expert committee to study the efficacy and implementation of free education in private schools in Delhi under the Right to Education Act, 2009. Parliamentary panel wants expert committee to study free education for SCs, STs in Delhi private schools The committee, headed …

Private Unaided Schools Are Subject To Writ Jurisdiction Under Article 226 If Service Conditions Are Governed By Statutory Provisions Like DSEAR, 1973 : Delhi HC
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Private Unaided Schools Are Subject To Writ Jurisdiction Under Article 226 If Service Conditions Are Governed By Statutory Provisions Like DSEAR, 1973 : Delhi HC

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court bench comprising of Justice Prateek Jalan held that a private unaided school is subject to writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution if its service conditions are governed by statutory provisions like the Delhi School Education Act and Rules, 1973. made it clear that service matters regarding private unaided schools are not amenable to the …

Delhi school admissions for economically weaker sections to be fully computerised
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Delhi school admissions for economically weaker sections to be fully computerised

India Today  

The Delhi government has made it a requirement that admissions of students under the Economically Weaker Section, Disadvantaged Group, and Children with Special Needs categories take place solely through a fully computerised draw of lots without any human intervention. In a circular dated February 27, the Directorate of Education laid stress on the fact that the admission procedure for such …

Delhi High Court Orders Inspection On 'Dummy Schools' Allowing Students To Take Exams Without Attending Classes
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Orders Inspection On 'Dummy Schools' Allowing Students To Take Exams Without Attending Classes

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has recently directed that an inspection be conducted on “dummy schools” in the national capital which are providing the facility of allowing the students to take the examination without attending the classes.A division bench comprising of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela directed the Delhi Government and Central Board of. The Delhi …

Delhi HC directs CBSE, govt to take action against “dummy” schools for fake admissions
2 months ago

Delhi HC directs CBSE, govt to take action against “dummy” schools for fake admissions

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the state government and the CBSE to take action against "dummy" schools that allegedly facilitate students to write exams without attending classes. During the hearing, the Delhi government counsel said there was no concept of a "dummy" school and claimed the issue of "fake admissions" was being exaggerated and "mis-characterised". Remarking the authorities …

'Dummy Schools In Delhi Need To Go': High Court Orders Govt, CBSE To Take Action
2 months ago

'Dummy Schools In Delhi Need To Go': High Court Orders Govt, CBSE To Take Action

ABP News  

The Delhi High Court has directed the state government and the Central Board of Secondary Education to take action against "dummy" schools that allegedly let students appear for exams without attending regular classes. During the hearing, the counsel for the Delhi government denied the existence of "dummy" schools, claiming that the issue of "fake admissions" was being exaggerated. The bench …

CBSE confirms action against dummy schools as high court seeks stricter checks
2 months ago

CBSE confirms action against dummy schools as high court seeks stricter checks

India Today  

CBSE and the Delhi government have been asked to take action against 'dummy' schools that, unfairly, allow students to write and take the Board examinations without attending classes in schools. Pronouncing the authorities may call such schools 'anything', Delhi government counsel has been questioned by the court on the action taken by the state education department even on the alleged …

Kerala Education Rules | Managers Of Aided Schools Have Duty To Appoint Protected Teachers Only If A List Is Already Sent To Him: High Court
2 months, 1 week ago

Kerala Education Rules | Managers Of Aided Schools Have Duty To Appoint Protected Teachers Only If A List Is Already Sent To Him: High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court held that the managers of aided school have an obligation to appoint 'protected teachers' only when they are already provided with the list of 'protected teachers' Kerala Education Rules defines protected teacher as a teacher who has been retrenched for want of vacancy after putting such length of regular service as specified by the Government or …

Government schools should also comply with safety norms, says Karnataka High Court
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Government schools should also comply with safety norms, says Karnataka High Court

The Hindu  

Observing that government schools are not exempt from various safety norms that are prescribed for private aided and unaided schools, the High Court of Karnataka has directed the Principal Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, to formulate a detailed action plan within six weeks and submit a report on how the government schools will also comply with those norms. …

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Saxena approves regularization of 150 private schools in unauthorized colonies
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Saxena approves regularization of 150 private schools in unauthorized colonies

Hindustan Times  

In a recent decision that will benefit thousands of students in the capital, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has approved the regularization of 150 private, un-aided schools located in unauthorized colonies across Delhi said a press released. The decision of Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena to approve the regularization of 150 private schools in unauthorized colonies comes after months of …

Enrolling your child in a Delhi school? Admission procedure is going to get stricter
3 months, 1 week ago

Enrolling your child in a Delhi school? Admission procedure is going to get stricter

Live Mint  

Delhi: Getting your child enrolled in any school in Delhi has its own set of difficulties. In addition to the already existing admission criteria and award points set by various schools, the Directorate of Education has now instructed schools to ‘ensure strict admission procedures’. The DoE's latest circular mandates that all schools, including government, government-aided, and non-aided recognised private schools …

Delhi HC asks DoE to review EWS circular
4 months ago

Delhi HC asks DoE to review EWS circular

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the Directorate of Education to address a petition challenging a circular issued on November 11, 2024, which allegedly establishes separate admission timelines for children from the economically weaker section, disadvantaged groups and the general category. The petition, filed by the NGO Justice for All and represented by advocates Khagesh Jha and …

Delhi School Admission: DoE issues circular for Class 9, 10 admissions in govt/govt aided schools
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi School Admission: DoE issues circular for Class 9, 10 admissions in govt/govt aided schools

Hindustan Times  

The Department of Education on Wednesday issued a circular for admission to classes nine to ten in the government and government-aided schools in Delhi following reports of the students being denied admission due to the non-production of Aadhaar or bank account details. Delhi School Admission: DoE issues circular for Class 9, 10 admissions in government and government-aided schools ) According …

Delhi HC dismisses plea seeking reframing of coaching centre guidelines by authorities
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi HC dismisses plea seeking reframing of coaching centre guidelines by authorities

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Monday declined to entertain a petition seeking directions to the authorities to reframe the guidelines for coaching institutes in the national capital, and said it was not in the court’s domain to do so. The court was hearing a plea by Kutumb, non-profit organisation, which also sought to direct the authorities to frame rules and …

Delhi High Court declines to entertain plea seeking to re-frame guidelines for coaching centres
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi High Court declines to entertain plea seeking to re-frame guidelines for coaching centres

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court declined to entertain a petition on Monday that sought directions for the authorities to reframe the guidelines for coaching institutes, specifically regarding criminal liability. The plea not only sought to direct authorities to reframe guidelines for coaching institutes but also requested the development of an education system focused on the refinement of students' minds, …

Delhi HC restores names of students removed from private school over fee hike dispute, details here
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi HC restores names of students removed from private school over fee hike dispute, details here

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi High Court has restored on the rolls of a private school the names of certain students that were struck off after the parents refused to pay the hiked fees. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, in an order passed on July 9, asked the parents to deposit 50 per cent of the hiked school fee for the ongoing academic year. …

Over 1 lakh students failed in Class 9 in Delhi government schools
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Over 1 lakh students failed in Class 9 in Delhi government schools

India Today  

More than one lakh ninth-grade students in Delhi government schools failed their annual exams for the 2023-24 academic year. According to the data, 1,01,331 ninth-grade students failed in 2023-24, compared to 88,409 in 2022-23, 28,531 in 2021-22, and 31,540 in 2020-21. Additionally, 46,622 eighth-grade students failed in 2023-24 following the cancellation of the 'no-detention policy' under the Right to Education …

Delhi HC Issues Notice In Plea Challenging Appointment Of University Teachers On Contractual Basis Despite Vacancies In Permanent Posts
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi HC Issues Notice In Plea Challenging Appointment Of University Teachers On Contractual Basis Despite Vacancies In Permanent Posts

Live Law  

Justice Subramonium Prasad of the Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea challenging appointment of teachers on contract basis in universities governed by the UGC Regulations, 2018, despite there being vacancies in the permanent/regular teaching staff posts. The petition, filed by one Saurav Narayan, seeks direction for strict enforcement of Clause 13 of the University Grants Commission Regulations, …

Constitute Committees To Supervise Implementation Of Pay Commission Recommendations On School Staff : High Court To Delhi Govt
1 year, 4 months ago

Constitute Committees To Supervise Implementation Of Pay Commission Recommendations On School Staff : High Court To Delhi Govt

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to constitute two High Powered Committees to supervise implementation of recommendations prescribed in 6th and 7th Central Pay Commission regarding payment of salaries and arrears to staff of private unaided schools and recognized private unaided minority schools in the national capital.Justice Chandra Dhari Singh ordered that. The Delhi High Court has …

Delhi High Court Directs Reinstatement Of Private School Teachers, Says Approval From DoE Necessary For Accepting Alleged Resignations
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi High Court Directs Reinstatement Of Private School Teachers, Says Approval From DoE Necessary For Accepting Alleged Resignations

Live Law  

In a relief to teachers of Rao Manohar Singh Memorial Sr. Secondary School, a Division Bench of the Delhi High Court comprising the Chief Justice and Justice Sanjeev Narula today upheld the order of a Single Bench and directed reinstatement in service of the respondent-teachers. Aggrieved, the appellant had petitioned before a Single Judge of the Delhi High Court, averring …

Delhi HC backs 7th CPC benefits for unaided pvt. school teachers
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi HC backs 7th CPC benefits for unaided pvt. school teachers

The Hindu  

Teachers of unaided private schools are entitled to the same pay and emoluments as their counterparts in government schools, the Delhi High Court has observed. Three teachers of Bharat Mata Saraswati Bal Mandir Senior Secondary School had earlier filed a writ petition before the court, submitting that the benefits of the 7th CPC was not extended by the school. “It …

IP University Affiliated Private Colleges Can’t Charge Higher Fee From Students Admitted Through 10% Management Quota Seats: Delhi High Court
1 year, 10 months ago

IP University Affiliated Private Colleges Can’t Charge Higher Fee From Students Admitted Through 10% Management Quota Seats: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

Observing that malpractices and backdoor entry into admissions in professional courses is not unknown in society, the Delhi High Court has said that transparent and merit based admission process needs to be encouraged as it encourages students to work hard and “realise their potential in their academic pursuits.”Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav said that such a process also ensures that. Observing …

Delhi HC: Pvt schools must admit students on transparent, fair criteria
1 year, 11 months ago

Delhi HC: Pvt schools must admit students on transparent, fair criteria

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Wednesday observed that private schools have to be transparent, identifiable, and reasonable while exercising their right to admit students of their choice. The court said private schools have to be transparent, identifiable, and reasonable while exercising their right to admit students of their choice. Justice Mini Pushkarna said that even though a school has autonomy …

Schools Not Required To Obtain From State “Formal Prior Recognition Letter” Every 5 Yrs To Continue Affiliation: CBSE To Kerala High Court
2 years ago

Schools Not Required To Obtain From State “Formal Prior Recognition Letter” Every 5 Yrs To Continue Affiliation: CBSE To Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Central Board of Secondary Education recently informed the Kerala High Court that the 'Formal Prior Recognition Letter' issued by the State Government to schools under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, Kerala, is not confined to any particular period, and that no further such recognition letter would be necessary for extending the. The Central Board …

No Board Exams For 5th And 8th Class Students In State Board: Karnataka High Court Quashes Govt Circulars
2 years ago

No Board Exams For 5th And 8th Class Students In State Board: Karnataka High Court Quashes Govt Circulars

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Friday quashed three circulars issued by the State government by which it prescribed a Board Examination for students of Standards 5 and 8th in schools affiliated to the state board. The bench orally said “The State government can follow the procedure and do it for the next academic year.” The petitioners had questioned the circular …

Denial Of Admission Under EWS/DG Category Despite Allotment By DoE Violative Of Child’s Fundamental Right Under Article 21A: Delhi High Court
2 years ago

Denial Of Admission Under EWS/DG Category Despite Allotment By DoE Violative Of Child’s Fundamental Right Under Article 21A: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has said that denial of admission by a school under EWS/DG category despite allotment by Directorate of Education “frustrates the noble objective” of Right to Education Act, 2009 and violates fundamental rights of such children under Article 21A of Constitution of India.Justice Mini Pushkarna made the observation while allowing the plea of a minor child. The …

Conclude Proceedings Against Schools Found In Violation Of Bye-Laws Within Six Months: Delhi High Court Directs CBSE
2 years, 1 month ago

Conclude Proceedings Against Schools Found In Violation Of Bye-Laws Within Six Months: Delhi High Court Directs CBSE

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has directed the Central Board of Secondary Education to conclude proceedings initiated against schools which are found in violation of its bye-laws within six months. A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad disposed of a public interest litigation seeking CBSE enquiry into the transactions between education societies. A division bench …

Delhi LG approves recruitment of teachers through state body
2 years, 1 month ago

Delhi LG approves recruitment of teachers through state body

Hindustan Times  

Lieutenant governor VK Saxena on Monday approved the recruitment of teaching and non-teaching staff against vacancies in Delhi government-aided schools through the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board, officials aware of the development said. Officials in the LG office termed Monday’s move a “far-reaching” decision, which they said will “mitigate” and “curtail” malpractices like favouritism in the recruitment of government school …

Delhi High Court Monthly Digest - January 2023 [Citations 1 - 102]
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi High Court Monthly Digest - January 2023 [Citations 1 - 102]

Live Law  

Citations 2023 LiveLaw 1 to 2023 LiveLaw 102 NOMINAL INDEX GIRISH & ORS v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS 2023 LiveLaw 1 BHAVIKAA KESHWANI & ANR. Ad Industry Thrives On Creativity And Freedom Of Expression, Would Loathe A Govt Dictated Regulation: Delhi High Court Title: DABUR INDIA LIMITED v. THE ADVERTISING STANDARDS COUNCIL OF INDIA Citation: 2023 LiveLaw 18 The …

High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL Alleging Gender Discrimination By Delhi Govt In Promotion Of Vice Principals In Govt Schools
2 years, 2 months ago

High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL Alleging Gender Discrimination By Delhi Govt In Promotion Of Vice Principals In Govt Schools

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday refused to entertain a public interest litigation alleging gender discrimination by the Delhi Government in promotion of Vice Principals to the post of Principals in government-aided schools.A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad said that in case any female Vice Principal is ignored of promotion on the basis …

Delhi Government directs all schools to comply with guidelines for Eliminating Corporal Punishment
2 years, 3 months ago

Delhi Government directs all schools to comply with guidelines for Eliminating Corporal Punishment

India TV News  

Delhi Government directs all schools to comply with guidelines for Eliminating Corporal Punishment Delhi Government has asked all the schools to comply with the guideline for eliminating corporal punishments formulated by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights. Delhi Government has directed all the schools in the national capital to comply with the guideline for eliminating corporal punishments. Delhi …

High Court directs Delhi government to ensure admission to EWS category kids in private schools
2 years, 3 months ago

High Court directs Delhi government to ensure admission to EWS category kids in private schools

India TV News  

The Delhi High Court directed the city government on Friday to ensure admission to children belonging to weaker sections of the society in private unaided schools, observing that it is high time that the judiciary reaches out to people instead of waiting for them to reach out to it. The court said all the private unaided schools concerned shall ensure …

Delhi High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 14 To November 20, 2022
2 years, 4 months ago

Delhi High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 14 To November 20, 2022

Live Law  

Citations 2022 NOMINAL INDEX IBIBO Group Pvt. Period Of Limitation For The Appointment Of Substitute Arbitrator Begins On The Date Of His Recusal/Removal, Date Of Knowledge Is Irrelevant: Delhi High Court Case Title: Tricolor Hotels Limited v. Dinesh Jain Citation: 2022 LiveLaw 1082 The Delhi High Court has held that the period of limitation for appointing a substitute arbitrator under …

Delhi HC Asks Centre to Sanction Special Educators' Posts in KVs
2 years, 4 months ago

Delhi HC Asks Centre to Sanction Special Educators' Posts in KVs

News 18  

Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the Centre and Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan to sanction regular posts of special educators for special children in KVs within eight weeks. The order by the Chief Justice-led bench came on a Public Interest Litigation by NGO Social Jurist seeking the appointment of special educators for students with disabilities studying in its schools, Advocate Ashok …

Classes 5, 8 students won't be promoted if they fail annual exams: Delhi govt
2 years, 5 months ago

Classes 5, 8 students won't be promoted if they fail annual exams: Delhi govt

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government's new promotion policy mandates that students of classes 5 and 8 will not be promoted if they fail to clear the annual examinations, doing away with its earlier 'no detention' rule. Classes 5, 8 students won't be promoted if they fail annual exams: Delhi govt Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said the 'no detention policy' was very …

Delhi new policy: Students need to clear Class 5,8 annual exams for promotion
2 years, 5 months ago

Delhi new policy: Students need to clear Class 5,8 annual exams for promotion

Live Mint  

Under the new promotion policy of the Delhi government students of classes 5 and 8 will not get promoted to the next class if they fail to pass in their annual examination. The new changes come as the Delhi government decides to eliminate its earlier 'no detention rule' which ensured students up to class 8 had to be promoted. Talking …

New Promotion Policy issued by Delhi govt for Class 5, 8 students
2 years, 5 months ago

New Promotion Policy issued by Delhi govt for Class 5, 8 students

India Today  

The Delhi government has issued a new promotion policy for students of classes 5 and 8 and fresh examination guidelines for classes 3-8 which will be implemented from the academic session 2023-24, officials said on Friday. The Delhi government officials said that under the new assessment guidelines, students of classes 5 and 8 "will not be promoted to the next …

Delhi govt issues new promotion policy for class 5, 8 students | Details
2 years, 5 months ago

Delhi govt issues new promotion policy for class 5, 8 students | Details

India TV News  

The Delhi government has issued a new promotion policy for students of classes 5 and 8 and fresh examination guidelines for classes 3-8 which will be implemented from the academic session 2023-24, officials said on Friday. The Delhi government officials said that under the new assessment guidelines, students of classes 5 and 8 "will not be promoted to the next …

State-Run Schools Can Prescribe Eligibility Criteria For Admission In Different Classes: Delhi High Court
2 years, 6 months ago

State-Run Schools Can Prescribe Eligibility Criteria For Admission In Different Classes: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that every school, including schools under the State Government, has the liberty and autonomy to maintain the standards it has set out for itself. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh added that laying down an eligibility criteria for admission in different classes cannot be said to be arbitrary or illegal and that the said discretion lies …

High Court Seeks Delhi Govt's Response On PIL Alleging State-Run Schools Not Functioning Full Time
2 years, 6 months ago

High Court Seeks Delhi Govt's Response On PIL Alleging State-Run Schools Not Functioning Full Time

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought response of the Delhi Government on a PIL seeking full time education to students in schools being run by the Delhi Government in city's North East district, alleging that the children are either imparted only 2 hours of daily education or are being taught on alternate days.A division bench comprising of Chief Justice …

Open Portal for Recognising New Teachers' Education Courses: Delhi HC Directs NCTE
2 years, 7 months ago

Open Portal for Recognising New Teachers' Education Courses: Delhi HC Directs NCTE

News 18  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the National Council for Teacher Education to open within two weeks its online portal to accept and timely process the applications by institutions for grant of recognition for conducting new teachers’ education courses for the academic session 2022-23. Justice Rekha Palli allowed a batch of petitions by several institutions assailing NCTE decision refusing …

Article 19(1)(g) | Citizens' Right To Establish Educational Institution Can Be Restricted Only By Legislative Enactment, Not Mere Circulars: Delhi HC
2 years, 7 months ago

Article 19(1)(g) | Citizens' Right To Establish Educational Institution Can Be Restricted Only By Legislative Enactment, Not Mere Circulars: Delhi HC

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court today accepted an argument that a citizen cannot be deprived of the right to establish and administer an educational institution, unless the legislature in its wisdom decides to impose a reasonable restriction in general public interest on exercise of this fundamental right.Justice Rekha Palli observed that any restriction on the exercise of the right under Article. …

Delhi High Court Slams Municipal Corporation Over Outstanding Teachers' Salaries
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi High Court Slams Municipal Corporation Over Outstanding Teachers' Salaries

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court today expressed displeasure with the East Delhi Municipal Corporation over the issue of non payment of salaries to its teachers.A division bench comprising of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad was hearing a plea moved by five primary teachers claiming that the EDMC had failed to pay them five months. The Delhi High …

"Right To Education Is A Fundamental Right": Court Allows Murder Accused To Appear In NLU-Delhi Entrance Exam
2 years, 9 months ago

"Right To Education Is A Fundamental Right": Court Allows Murder Accused To Appear In NLU-Delhi Entrance Exam

Live Law  

Observing that right to get education is a fundamental right, a Delhi Court has allowed a murder accused to appear in the All India Law Entrance Test, 2022 conducted by National Law University, Delhi to be held on June 26.Vacation Judge Chandra Shekhar of Rouse Avenue Courts thus allowed the application filed by one Shashank Jadon seeking permission to appear …

Delhi govt asks for ATR on continued education of Covid-19 drop-outs
2 years, 9 months ago

Delhi govt asks for ATR on continued education of Covid-19 drop-outs

India Today  

Delhi Government has asked for an Action Taken Report from officials of the education department to ensure the continued education of children who lost their parents because of Covid-19. The Directorate of Education has asked for a status report from the district-wise Nodal Officers on steps taken to ensure the continued education of children in district-level schools and wide publicity …

Private Schools Must Fill Up Backlog EWS Seats In Next 5 Yrs: Delhi High Court
2 years, 10 months ago

Private Schools Must Fill Up Backlog EWS Seats In Next 5 Yrs: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi Government to make every endeavour to ensure that the backlog of unfilled EWS seats in private schools, both on private and government lands, is filled-up in the next five years in a phased manner; i.e., 20% of the vacancies each year, in addition to the mandated annual 25% intake. A division bench …

Delhi High Court seeks Centre, city government's stand on plea seeking uniform education system
2 years, 10 months ago

Delhi High Court seeks Centre, city government's stand on plea seeking uniform education system

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday sought the Centre and city government’s stand on a plea seeking implementation of an uniform education system, which would entail having a common syllabus and curriculum in the mother tongue for students up to class 12. A bench headed by Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi also sought response from the Central Board …

Delhi schools enforce SOPs ahead of exam season
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi schools enforce SOPs ahead of exam season

Hindustan Times  

Three days after the Delhi government issued Covid guidelines for educational institutes, schools across the national capital said they have started enforcing the standard operations procedures as they gear up for the Central Board of Secondary Education Term-2 board exams that begin on Tuesday. The Delhi government’s Directorate of Education issued SOPs for schools last Friday, amid the small but …

824 schools without headmasters: Child rights commission issues notice to Delhi govt
2 years, 11 months ago

824 schools without headmasters: Child rights commission issues notice to Delhi govt

India Today  

In Delhi, out of 1,027 government schools, around 824 are functioning without a headmaster or principal. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has sent a notice to the Delhi chief secretary over vacant positions of principals of schools and sought explanations. Only 203 government schools in the national capital have a headmaster or principal, the apex child rights …

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