Supreme Court seeks Centre, Punjab govt response on plea over failure to implement 25% RTE quota in schools
The Supreme Court of India has requested responses from the central and Punjab governments regarding a petition alleging the failure to implement the 25% RTE quota for disadvantaged students in private schools. The court has directed the petitioner to conduct a district-level survey to provide concrete evidence of non-compliance.
Why it matters
The case addresses the enforcement of social inclusion mandates in education and the judicial oversight of government policy implementation.
The Supreme Court on Monday (June 15, 2026) sought responses from the Centre and the Punjab government on a plea alleging failure to implement the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (2009 Act) in Punjab, particularly the mandate under Section 12(1)(c) requiring private unaided schools to reserve 25% of entry-level seats for children from weaker sections and disadvantaged groups.
The article neutrally summarizes the court proceedings and the arguments presented by both sides.
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