New Delhi: A view of Supreme Court of India, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) New Delhi: With many students from disadvantaged sections still not getting admission in neighbourhood schools under Right to Education Act (RTE) because of disagreements between govt authorities and school managements, Supreme Court on Tuesday stressed that pending grievances cannot be a ground for educational institutions to deny admission to such students and the same can be dealt with subsequently. Emphasising that interests of students should not be hampered because of a tug-of-war between govt authorities and school managements, a bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe said, “We find that schools, like the petitioner’s that may have some disagreement with the selection by govt, can make representation to the concerned authority, but they ought not wait for the outcome of such a representation and are mandated to grant admission to the student whose name finds mention in list forwarded to the school in the interregnum. This immediacy is essential to actualise the promise of Article 21A of the Indian Constitution.” The court said the law should be implemented in letter and spirit as providing free elementary education to children from weaker sections and disadvantaged groups is a national mission. “This model envisages the school as a civic space that breaks down barriers of caste, class and gender, thereby advancing substantive social justice,” it said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seasSwati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJPIndian Aviation Sector Warns Of Possible Shutdown Amid Soaring Fuel CostsUNGA Chief Hails India’s Global Role, Calls India’s Leadership Central To MultilateralismIndia To Receive Fourth Unit Of S-400 Missile Systems From Russia, To Be Deployed In RajasthanISRO-s Big Shift- Civilians To Join Gaganyaan Missions – India-s Space Programme Expands”Online Radicalisation Led To…” Maharashtra CM On ISIS-Inspired AttackIndia’s Defence Spending Hits $92 Bn, Becomes World’s 5th Largest Amid Global Military SurgeIs Rafale deal with France stuck? Will India’s demand for access scuttle fighter deal?123Photostories10 royal baby boy names inspired by kings and warriorsSuhana Khan returns in liquid gold in an Arpita Mehta saree that refuses to be ignoredMorning affirmation at 5am: Feeling lost? This might helpFrom tasting success and popularity after playing Samar to being ousted overnight from Anupamaa: Paras Kalnawat on his journeyKate Middleton dips into Princess Diana’s 1995 Germany look with sapphire earrings from the royal jewellery archivesAhead of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2,’ buzz around the threequel adds to fans’ anticipation – here’s what we knowWhy BTS K-pop star Jungkook’s basic bodyweight routine may be more effective than your gym plan5 longest train journeys in the world: Did you know India has one?10 things you should walk away from— No regrets, no looking back5 simple brain exercises that can boost memory without apps or tools123Hot PicksAmit ShahMamata BanerjeeBengal Women VotersPM Rally GunfireAssembly Election 2026Bengal Oath CeremonyTrinamool CongressTop TrendingSaeed Sheikh AfridiExit Poll results 2026PM modiSalim DolaAssam HS 12th ResultManish SisodiaMumbai Watermelon Poisoning newsBengal PollsJack GrealishIPL Orange Cap
New Delhi: With many students from disadvantaged sections still not getting admission in neighbourhood schools under Right to Education Act (RTE) because of disagreements between govt authorities and school managements, Supreme Court on Tuesday stressed that pending grievances cannot be a ground for educational institutions to deny admission to such students and the same can be dealt with subsequently. Emphasising that interests of students should not be hampered because of a tug-of-war between govt authorities and school managements, a bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe said, “We find that schools, like the petitioner’s that may have some disagreement with the selection by govt, can make representation to the concerned authority, but they ought not wait for the outcome of such a representation and are mandated to grant admission to the student whose name finds mention in list forwarded to the school in the interregnum. This immediacy is essential to actualise the promise of Article 21A of the Indian Constitution.” The court said the law should be implemented in letter and spirit as providing free elementary education to children from weaker sections and disadvantaged groups is a national mission. “This model envisages the school as a civic space that breaks down barriers of caste, class and gender, thereby advancing substantive social justice,” it said.
