On Friday, the Delhi High Court ruled in favor of private schools, allowing them to raise their fees starting from the academic session in April 2027. This decision came after the court overturned previous orders from the Directorate of Education (DoE) that had rejected fee hike proposals from various schools. Justice Anup Bhambhani stated that the DoE's orders were not legally sustainable, as they were based on a flawed understanding of the law regarding fee increases. He clarified that private, unaided, recognized schools do not require prior approval from the DoE to increase their fees at the beginning of an academic session; they only need to submit their proposed fee structure before the session starts. The court acknowledged that the DoE's prolonged inaction on fee proposals had placed schools in financial distress and emphasized that schools should not be allowed to charge any retrospective fees for previous academic years. This ruling addresses ongoing litigation dating back to 2017, highlighting the need for compliance with established legal precedents.