In Brief
Students' Federation of India challenged the lack of regulation of private coaching institutes, alleging that they commercialise education, relegate regular schooling to secondary importance, and exploit students. The Union of India countered by noting that engineering entrance exam weightage now favours Class 12 board marks (40%) over JEE Main (60%), reducing coaching dependence. The Supreme Court held that regulating coaching institutes is a policy matter for government authorities, not courts. The petition was disposed, with the Court encouraging petitioners to pursue the issue through proper regulatory channels.
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