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Delhi Court Reviews PIL on EWS Students’ Book Costs

8/28/2025

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The Delhi High Court is reviewing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) claiming private schools compel Economically Weaker Section (EWS) students to purchase costly books, violating the Right to Education Act.
The PIL highlights financial burdens on disadvantaged families, risking their access to education.
The court has sought responses from the Delhi government, CBSE, and NCERT, with a hearing set for November 12.
Suggested solutions include mandating NCERT book usage and regulating private book prices for equitable education.

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Story summary

The Delhi High Court is reviewing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) claiming private schools compel Economically Weaker Section (EWS) students to purchase costly books, violating the Right to Education Act.
The PIL highlights financial burdens on disadvantaged families, risking their access to education.
The court has sought responses from the Delhi government, CBSE, and NCERT, with a hearing set for November 12.
Suggested solutions include mandating NCERT book usage and regulating private book prices for equitable education.