Archive · 14 Nov 2025
Delhi High Court Demands Action Plan for Free Education of Vulnerable Children
Imagine some kids in Delhi don't go to school because they don't have homes or their families travel a lot.
The big court in Delhi noticed this and told the people in charge of schools and the city that they need to figure out how to make sure these kids can go to school for free.
The court said it's like a rule that all kids get to learn, like how everyone gets to play.
The court wants a plan in six weeks.
They even asked a special group that helps kids to get involved too.
This is all about making sure every child gets a chance to learn.
The Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi government and MCD to outline steps for providing free education to beggar, destitute, and migrant children.
The court emphasized the state's duty to provide education as a fundamental right under the Constitution.
The government and MCD have been given six weeks to file their responses detailing the actions being taken.
The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) has been added as a party to the case and asked for its response.
The court was responding to a plea by the NGO Justice For All concerning the education of vulnerable children.
- Who
- Delhi High Court, Delhi Government, MCD, DCPCR, and an NGO named Justice For All
- What
- The Delhi High Court is seeking an action plan from government bodies to ensure free and compulsory education for children who are beggars, destitute, or migrants.
- When
- On Thursday, with a six-week deadline for government responses.
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To uphold the constitutional and statutory right to education for all children, regardless of their background.
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Date of Hearing
- Thursday
- Respondents
- Delhi Government's Department of Education, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)
- Respondent Added
- Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR)
- Deadline for Response
- Six weeks
- Target Age Group
- Up to 14 years