Background: The Delhi High Court recently heard a petition filed by the Delhi Government against an order passed by a single judge allowing private schools to hike fees. The order had been challenged on the grounds that it was passed without considering the interests of the students and the parents. Parties: The petition was filed by the Delhi Government, while the respondents included various private schools and their associations. Legal issues: The main issue before the court was whether the single judge had erred in allowing private schools to hike fees without considering the impact on students and parents. Court observations: The division bench of the Delhi High Court stayed the order passed by the single judge, observing that the interests of the students and parents needed to be protected. The court also noted that the single judge had not considered the relevant provisions of the Delhi School Education Act. Significance: The order is significant as it highlights the need for a balance between the rights of private schools to charge fees and the interests of students and parents. The stay order will provide relief to parents who were facing financial difficulties due to the fee hike. The case is likely to have far-reaching implications for the education sector in Delhi, with potential impacts on the affordability and accessibility of education for students from lower-income backgrounds.