In Brief
A private school (Lucknow Public School) refused to admit a student selected under the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act's 25% quota for disadvantaged children, citing uncertainty about eligibility. The High Court directed admission; the school appealed to the Supreme Court. The Court dismissed the appeal, holding that neighbourhood schools must immediately grant admission to students whose names the State Government forwards, without waiting for any internal objections to be resolved. Schools may submit representations about disputed selections, but cannot withhold admission during the interim period. The ruling emphasizes that the right to education under the Constitution requires prompt, effective implementation of these admission procedures.
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