Overview
- The Supreme Court, which on Tuesday dismissed Lucknow Public School’s appeal, ordered neighbourhood private schools to admit state‑allotted students without delay.
- Once the state forwards an allocation list, schools have no discretion to refuse or stall admission and cannot sit in appeal over the government’s decision.
- Schools may file a representation if they dispute a child’s eligibility, yet they must grant admission while authorities consider that request.
- The case stemmed from a UP Basic Education Department allotment of a pre‑primary seat for 2024–25 that the school refused, after which the Allahabad High Court directed admission and the top court upheld that order.
- The judgment called the Section 12 mandate a national mission and directed practical steps such as publishing available seats in advance, running a transparent process, and giving written reasons for any denial to speed relief for families and tighten oversight.