Following a ruling by the Delhi High Court allowing private unaided schools to increase fees without prior approval from the Directorate of Education (DoE) starting in the 2027 academic year, parents have expressed significant concern. They believe this ruling could dilute regulatory safeguards and lead to arbitrary fee hikes. Divya Mattey, a parent from DPS Dwarka, described the decision as a 'huge setback,' fearing that schools may gain excessive power to raise fees simply by submitting a proposed structure. The ruling also raises alarms about the potential impact on provisions like the economically weaker section (EWS) freeship. The court's decision came amid ongoing disputes over fee hikes, which have previously led to protests and prompted the government to introduce the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Act, 2025. However, the implementation of this act has faced delays due to legal challenges. Parents, including Aparajita Rai of the Delhi Parents' Association, are now worried about limited remedies and the lack of a clear mechanism for fee proposal reviews. Many are considering protests and legal challenges to safeguard their rights.