New Delhi: A wave of discontent has swept through the parent community of Delhi Public School (DPS) Dwarka, culminating in a vocal protest at Jantar Mantar this Saturday.
United by concerns over alleged harassment, discriminatory practices, and what they deem as unwarranted fee increases imposed by the school’s administration, parents took to the streets to demand action.
Fueled by support from various parent associations, the demonstration aimed to shed light on what protesters claim are repeated violations of education department mandates by the private institution.
Parents are urgently calling for government intervention to safeguard the rights of their children and ensure strict adherence to official regulations. “This is a fight for justice, for transparency, and for the protection of our children within the school system,” declared a spokesperson for the protesting parents.
They further allege a hostile environment fostered by certain members of the school management, specifically targeting students who dare to question perceived unfair practices.
Armed with placards and chanting slogans like “Fulfill our demands!” and “Stop student harassment!”, the protesters implored the government to take decisive action against schools flouting established norms. The unrest unfolds against a backdrop of recent legal developments.
On June 5th, the Delhi High Court stipulated that schools invoking Rule 35 of the Delhi School Education Rules, 1973, must provide prior notification to affected students or guardians, clearly stating the date of proposed action and affording a reasonable opportunity to present their case. While the school’s counsel informed the court that a previous order barring 31 students had been rescinded and the students reinstated, tensions remain high.
A prior High Court order on May 16th had directed parents to deposit 50% of the hiked fees for the academic year 2025-26 to ensure their children’s continued enrollment, clarifying that this rebate applied solely to the increased component of the fee, with the base fee remaining payable in full.
