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 by the government 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 relevant regulations and the interests of the stakeholders. Court observations: The division bench of the Delhi High Court stayed the order passed by the single judge, observing that the issue required a detailed hearing. The court noted that the single judge had not considered the relevant provisions of the Delhi School Education Act and the rules framed thereunder. Significance: The order is significant as it affects the interests of thousands of students and their parents. The stay order passed by the division bench will ensure that the private schools do not hike fees until the matter is finally decided by the court. The case highlights the importance of judicial review in ensuring that the decisions of the lower courts are in accordance with the law and the interests of justice.