Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Bombay HC on PIL Regarding Textbook Paper Quality
A charity filed a case because they are worried the textbooks are being printed on bad paper.
The charity thinks the government is making changes to the paper standards to help certain companies get the contract.
The judge doesn't think the issue is urgent and will wait until the court reopens to decide on the case.
The judge also said that the government should look at the charity's suggestions.
The charity thinks the changes will lead to cheaper, lower-quality paper that won't last long for the students.
A PIL challenges the use of lower quality paper for textbooks.
The petitioner is Sankalp Jeevan Charitable Trust.
The PIL alleges Balbharati changed paper quality standards.
Petitioner suggests changes favor certain bidders.
The court sees no urgent need to immediately address the case.
- Who
- Sankalp Jeevan Charitable Trust, Balbharati, Bombay High Court
- What
- PIL alleging lower-quality paper for textbooks
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Bombay High Court
- Why
- To challenge Balbharati's paper procurement changes and protect student experience
- Case Type
- Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
- Plaintiff
- Sankalp Jeevan Charitable Trust
- Defendant
- Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production (Balbharati)
- Allegation
- Use of lower quality paper for textbooks
- Judgement
- HC sees 'no pressing urgency'