The verdict came while responding to a petition filed by a Delhi-based student seeking directions for the phased reopening of physical schools.
School Reopening: While various states are taking decisions on the reopening of schools, there are parents and students who are still not in favor of school reopening amid the ongoing pandemic situation. Whereas there are some who want their state to reopen schools. Since the process of reopening educational institutions has begun in various regions, courts across the country have been receiving a lot of pleas demanding a stay on the commencement of offline classes and vice versa. However, according to the latest reports, Supreme Court has clearly stated that it is not a matter where judicial directions can be issued.
The verdict came while responding to a petition filed by a Delhi-based student seeking directions for the phased reopening of physical schools. According to Live Law, the apex court received a plea seeking directions to the Centre and States to consider and take a time-bound decision with regard to the physical re-opening of schools and conduct of offline teaching. The official tweet posted by Live Law states, “Supreme Court refuses to entertain a PIL field by a Delhi-based student seeking directions for the phased reopening of physical schools. It is not a matter where judicial directions can be issued, observes the Court.”
Schools and other academic institutions have been resuming offline classes across the states. Following all COVID-19 protocols, states such as Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Haryana, and Rajasthan have resumed offline classes. The state governments have also issued SoPs to be followed by schools and students in order to contain the virus spread. However, certain states such as Leh closed all schools for 15 days after Ladakh reported 71 fresh cases of COVID-19, the highest single-day rise in the past over two months. Due to heavy rainfall, the Uttar Pradesh government also ordered the closure of schools for two days.
Follow Shiksha.com for latest education news in detail on Exam Results, Dates, Admit Cards, & Schedules, Colleges & Universities news related to Admissions & Courses, Board exams, Scholarships, Careers, Education Events, New education policies & Regulations.
To get in touch with Shiksha news team, please write to us at news@shiksha.com
"Writing is not about accurate grammar, it's about the honest thoughts you put in it". Having a versatile writing style, Anum loves to express her views and opinion on different topics such as education, entertainme... Read Full Bio