In a relief to over 30 students, DPS Dwarka informed the Delhi High Court on Wednesday that it has withdrawn its decision to remove their names due to non-payment of increased tuition fees for the 2024–25 academic session.
The school’s counsel submitted this update before Justice Sachin Datta’s bench, which was scheduled to deliver a verdict on a plea filed by aggrieved parents challenging the school’s action. The move was made in light of an earlier order passed by a coordinate bench led by Justice Vikas Mahajan, which directed the students to pay 50% of the disputed fee amount while the Directorate of Education (DoE) reviews their representation.
Justice Datta Addresses Grievance
Justice Datta acknowledged the submission, noting that the core grievance raised in the petition had been resolved. “I’ll take note of the fact that you have withdrawn the order. I’ll pass an appropriate order with observations and directions,” he said, according to Hindustan Times.
The school’s counsel also informed the court that an affidavit confirming the withdrawal of the suspension order had been submitted earlier in the week.
Delhi Govt to Introduce School Fee Regulation Bill
This development comes amid rising tensions over fee hikes in Delhi’s private schools. On June 2, ANI reported that the Delhi government is drafting a new ordinance to regulate school fees. Titled the Delhi School Education Bill, 2025, the proposed legislation aims to bring fee structures of private and government schools under tighter scrutiny. The draft has been sent to the Law Department for review.
The move follows a high-level meeting chaired by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on April 29, where the Cabinet approved a bill focused on regulating educational expenses in the national capital.
The DPS Dwarka case has sparked widespread debate about the accountability of private schools and the need for clear regulations to protect the rights of students and parents alike.
