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DPS Dwarka Expels 30 Students Over Disputed Fee Hike, Parents Protest Outside School

The expulsions follow months of controversy over unauthorized fee increases, with parents accusing the school of defying a court order and mishandling children.

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Parents outside the school during the protest. (HT Photo)

Overview

  • Delhi Public School Dwarka expelled 30 students on May 9, citing non-payment of fees under Rule 35 of the Delhi School Education Act, despite the fee hike being deemed unauthorized by the Delhi High Court.
  • Parents allege the school failed to deposit their April fee cheques and refused to accept payments for approved fees via alternative methods, escalating the dispute.
  • Protests erupted outside the school as parents accused administrators of deploying security guards, physically removing students from classes, and sending them home without notice.
  • A prior Delhi High Court directive on April 16 had condemned the school’s discriminatory treatment of students and ordered regular inspections to prevent further violations.
  • The Delhi government has introduced a transparency bill to regulate private school fee structures, with penalties for non-compliance, as inspections of DPS Dwarka continue.