Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Delhi High Court Forms Panel to Determine Autistic Student's School
A court in Delhi is trying to figure out the best school for a girl with autism.
They created a special group to help.
This group includes experts, the girl's mom, and a school counselor.
The court wants to know if she should go to a regular school or a special school.
The case started because a school didn't give her the support she needed.
Now, the court wants to ensure the child gets the right education and support.
The court also said she could attend school with a teacher to help her, as long as everyone feels safe.
Delhi High Court formed a panel to assess an autistic student's school placement.
The panel includes experts, the mother, and a school counselor.
The court is deciding between G D Goenka school and special needs schools.
The case is an appeal by G D Goenka against a lower court order.
The child was diagnosed with autism and had therapy interrupted by Covid-19.
- Who
- The Delhi High Court and a committee of experts, the child's mother, and a school counselor.
- What
- The Delhi High Court formed a panel to determine an autistic student's appropriate school placement.
- When
- The court order was passed on Tuesday.
- Where
- Delhi High Court.
- Why
- To evaluate if a child with autism should attend a regular or special needs school.
School Support
School Placement
School Support
School Support
Child's parents sought support in the form of a shadow teacher or special educator to assist her in the classroom.
School Placement
The school reportedly lacked sufficient support and pressured the parents.
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Issue
- School Placement for Autistic Student
- Panel Members
- Experts, mother, school counselor
- Child's Diagnosis
- Mild Autism
- School in Question
- G D Goenka Public School