Courts Cannot Delegate: The Judicial Role in School Fee Disputes

The Delhi High Court has decreed that judicial functions cannot be delegated to committees tasked with addressing fee hikes and teacher salary disputes in schools. This decision arose during an appeal process, emphasizing the judiciary's exclusive role in resolving these matters.

A two-judge bench comprising Justices Subramonium Prasad and Vimal Kumar Yadav overturned a prior judgment that established committees at zonal and central levels to handle these issues. The court highlighted that while committees may assist by gathering facts, they should not wield judicial power.

In their October 10 ruling, the bench stated that the committees' involvement was beyond their legal authority and underscored the judiciary's sole responsibility in adjudicating such disputes. This verdict will impact how conflicts over educational policy and pay structures are managed in the future.