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The Delhi High Court allowed 25 DPS Dwarka students, expelled over unpaid fees amid a fee-hike dispute, to rejoin classes if parents pay 50% of dues by April 17. The court reprimanded the school for ignoring previous orders, questioned the Delhi government on fee approvals, and listed the contempt case for August 27 hearing.

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday allowed 25 students, expelled by Delhi Public School, Dwarka, for non-payment of fees amid a fee-hike dispute, to attend classes from Tuesday, saying the school's decision would not be given effect if the parents pay 50 per cent of the dues by April 17.

The court passed the order on a contempt petition by several students of DPS Dwarka. It is alleged that the school management violated a May 16, 2025, order of the high court, which protected students from discrimination and victimisation for not paying the hiked fee.

"It is directed that, without prejudice, the parents will deposit 50 per cent of the outstanding fees in terms of the order dated May 16, 2025, by April 17. The order of restoration shall be passed immediately thereafter. The wards shall be permitted to join the school from tomorrow," Justice Jasmeet Singh The senior counsel appearing for the school said the management took action after giving a show cause notice to the students for not paying the outstanding fees for 2025-2026 as per the high court's earlier order and their replies were unsatisfactory.

The court, however, expressed its displeasure over the school's conduct, remarking that it should comply with the letter and spirit of the earlier orders on the issue.