Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Times of India
The Times of India
National
TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Aadhaar not mandatory for EWS admission in private schools: Delhi HC

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has refused to interfere with an order that has suspended the enforcement of the city government's decision that a child's Aadhaar card would have to be mandatorily furnished for his admission to a private unaided recognised school under any of the three categories of economically weaker section (EWS), disadvantaged group (DG) and children with special needs (CWSN).

A bench headed by Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma dismissed an appeal filed by the Delhi government against the interim order of a single-judge bench, and said the requirement is prima facie in conflict with the constitutional provisions pertaining to privacy.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.