Madhya Pradesh High Court orders unrecognised school to refund fees to students

The bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court issued a directive ordering a school that had enrolled students without obtaining the required statutory recognition to refund the tuition fees paid by those students.
The court observed that admission without recognition violates educational regulations and deprives parents of the assurance of a legitimate institution.
The school has been instructed to process the refunds within a stipulated timeframe and to regularise its status before admitting any further students.
Legal experts noted that the ruling underscores the judiciary’s role in safeguarding student rights and ensuring compliance with accreditation norms.