Mumbai: Bombay high court on Wednesday said 14 unauthorised schools in Malwani, Malad (W) can continue to impart education for the current academic session till March 31, 2027.
His petition said an FIR was registered on June 18. HC was hearing a PIL by Nazir Khan, a private tutor, challenged action taken by BMC’s Education Department to close the 14 schools due to non-recognition under Right to Education Act without providing alternate remedy and ensuring effective continuity of education to the students in violation of Article 21A (Right to Education). Khan urged the schools be permitted to continue so that students’ academic year is not wasted.
Adjourning the hearing to Jan 15, they also directed BMC “to make all endeavours to ensure the institutions are recognised, if legally permissible, and they do not have to transfer the children.” they directed them to get permissions While indicating the schools may continue imparting education in the current academic session.