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Delhi-NCR Schools Accused of Violating RTE Act by Detaining Class 6 and 7 Students

Reports reveal unlawful detentions despite legal provisions allowing retention only in Classes 5 and 8 under specific conditions.

Delhi-NCR schools violate RTE act by detaining Class 6 and 7 students

Overview

  • Education activists and parents allege that several Delhi-NCR schools are detaining students in Classes 6 and 7, violating the Right to Education (RTE) Act of 2009.
  • The amended RTE Act, formalized in December 2024, permits detention only in Classes 5 and 8 after a re-exam opportunity, which must be provided within two months of results.
  • Parents report being pressured to accept School Leaving Certificates or allow their children to repeat grades, actions deemed illegal under the Act.
  • Experts, including Ashok Aggarwal and Prof Anita Rampal, urge parents to pursue legal action to ensure enforcement of constitutional safeguards for students.
  • The Ministry of Education's guidelines warn that detaining students can harm their morale and contradict the principles of inclusive and supportive education.