Supreme Court refuses to hear plea seeking uniform dress code in schools across the country

The petitioners sought uniformity in the dress code for teachers, students and staff in educational institutions across the country while citing the right to education and the need for discipline in institutions.

Justices Hemant Gupta and Sudhanshu Dhulia

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition seeking for the implementation of a uniform dress code in educational institutions across the country [Nikhil Upadhyay v Union of India]

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Supreme Court of India

Right to Education

Dress Code