NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre and the Punjab government on a public interest litigation (PIL) alleging failure by private schools in Punjab to implement provisions of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act for children from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).The petition claimed that several recognised private schools in the state have either failed or refused to admit EWS students for years despite a statutory mandate requiring such admissions, resulting in the denial of their fundamental right to education.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice V. Mohana issued notices on the plea and sought responses from the concerned authorities.During the hearing, the bench advised the petitioner to undertake a comprehensive study to determine how many recognised private schools have complied with the law and how many have refused admissions to eligible EWS students.The matter is expected to come up for further hearing after responses are filed by the Centre and the Punjab government.(With inputs from ANI)Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosExplained: How a Fringe Tripura Party Became Central to the TMC Rebellion and NDA’s Numbers GameRSS Event Row: BJP Targets Kerala CM Over Remarks Against Vice-ChancellorsOver 500 Indian Sailors Stuck In Strait Of Hormuz For 107 Days As Maritime Crisis DeepensTMC Split Deepens: Sudip Bandyopadhyay Says Rebels Will Seek Trinamool Name And Symbol In JulyPunjab Elections Could Be Held In November This Year, Claims Kejriwal Amid Early Poll BuzzNoida International Airport Opens For Flights; Passengers Praise Faster AccessAbhishek Banerjee Writes To Speaker Om Birla Against Recognition Of Rebel TMC FactionIndia Eyes Local Production Of 114 Rafale Fighter Jets In Landmark France DealBritish Kashmiris protest outside UK Parliament over crackdown in PoJK by Pakistani forcesNirmala Sitharaman Rejects Karnataka Fund Bias Claims, Attacks Congress Over ‘Adani-Ambani’ Charge123Photostories5 snakes that love swimming pools and important checks to do before plunging in that cool blue hotel poolShe is in her 40s, but looks mid-20s: 5 things the woman quit for glowing skin and youthfulness5 easy ways to use neem for skin and wellness during summerWhich Surya mantra should you chant? find out based on your birth dateThe one habit that separates high achievers from the rest, according to popular Indian founder Dr. A Velumani6 common phrases used for gaslighting and how to respond, as per psychologistHollywood villians who moved us with their tragic pastsCurd vs hung curd vs Greek yogurt: What is the difference and which has more proteinWhy the Sahyadri mountains are among Maharashtra’s most spectacular travel destinationsThai love proverb of the day: “When in love, even boiled vegetable broth tastes sweet; when hating…”123Hot PicksIndia A vs Sri Lanka A live scoreAP Inter Supplementary ResultsNEET Admit CardMHT CET PCM ResultMahua MoitraBaba Milandas murderNoida airportStock Market LiveGold rate todayTop TrendingKerala HSCAP first allotment result 2026UPSC Prelims ResultNEET Admit Card 2026FIFA World Cup 2026Women T20 World CupNoida AirportIlia TopuriaCBSE 10th Second Board Result 2026Shreyanka PatilSpain vs Cabo Match Preview
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre and the Punjab government on a public interest litigation (PIL) alleging failure by private schools in Punjab to implement provisions of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act for children from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).The petition claimed that several recognised private schools in the state have either failed or refused to admit EWS students for years despite a statutory mandate requiring such admissions, resulting in the denial of their fundamental right to education.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice V. Mohana issued notices on the plea and sought responses from the concerned authorities.During the hearing, the bench advised the petitioner to undertake a comprehensive study to determine how many recognised private schools have complied with the law and how many have refused admissions to eligible EWS students.The matter is expected to come up for further hearing after responses are filed by the Centre and the Punjab government.(With inputs from ANI)
