Delhi High Court Defers Implementation of School Fee Regulation Committee Mandate

The Delhi High Court on February 28, 2026, deferred the Delhi government's February 1 notification mandating private schools to constitute School-Level Fee Regulation Committees (SLFRCs) by February 10, advancing the original July 15 deadline. The court stayed the implementation during ongoing petitions challenging the notification, allowing schools to charge fees for the 2026-27 academic year at previous levels. The government argued the timeline change aimed to prevent profiteering, while schools contended it was legally unsustainable. The final hearing is scheduled for March 12, 2026.