Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Rajasthan Court Orders Closure of Unsafe School Classrooms
Following a school roof collapse in Jhalawar, the Rajasthan High Court found many classrooms unsafe.
More than 86,000 classrooms were ordered to be locked to keep students safe.
The court's decision came after a government survey revealed that many classrooms were dilapidated.
The court is also requiring a technical report and asking the state to arrange alternative education plans for the affected students.
The goal is to ensure students' safety and well-being in schools.
Rajasthan High Court banned use of over 86,000 dilapidated classrooms.
The order was issued after a school roof collapse in Jhalawar in July.
The court directed the closure of these classrooms.
The order was passed on Friday.
The court sought a technical verification report and alternative arrangements for students.
- Who
- Rajasthan High Court, government officials, and students.
- What
- Rajasthan High Court banned the use of over 86,000 dilapidated classrooms.
- When
- The order was passed on Friday, following a July incident.
- Where
- Rajasthan, India.
- Why
- To ensure student safety.
Court's Mandate
Government Response
Implementation vs. Impact
Court's Mandate
Immediate enforcement of the court order to close unsafe classrooms.
Government Response
The need for suitable alternative arrangements for affected students' studies.
- Dilapidated Classrooms Banned
- 86,000+
- Incident Trigger
- School roof collapse in Jhalawar
- Order Date
- Friday
- Total Schools Surveyed
- 63,018
- Unsafe Schools
- 5,667
Sources
87,000 classrooms in Rajasthan govt schools completely dilapidated, preliminary survey finds
Rajasthan HC bans use of 86,000 dilapidated classrooms in govt schools
Rajasthan HC Bans Use of 86,000 Dilapidated Classrooms in Govt Schools
Rajasthan HC orders closure of 86,000 unsafe classrooms in government schools
