Supreme Court stays Allahabad High Court order directing Uttar Pradesh schools to refund/adjust 15% fees paid during COVID-19

The High Court had directed that fees paid in excess of what was determined by the Supreme Court in Indian School, Jodhpur v. State of Rajasthan would be adjustable towards future fees.

Supreme Court, School Fees

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed an Allahabad High Court order directing schools in Uttar Pradesh to refund or adjust 15% of "excess" fees charged during the 2020-21 academic session, when the COVID-19 pandemic forced them to shut, towards fees to be paid in the future [Lotus Valley International School v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors].

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Supreme Court of India

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School fees

School fees during COVID-19