Karnataka High Court holds that Government Orders banning Online Coaching to children prima facie violative of Article 21 and 21A of the Constitution of India. Voluntary online coaching without additional fee permitted. (Interim Order)
Karnataka High Court 8 July 2020
Anumitha Sharma and others vs State of Karnataka and another. Writ Petition (PIL) WP 8168/2020 & connected matters. Chief Justice Abhay Shreeniwas Oka and Justice Nataraj Rangaswamy. 8 July 2020 (Interim Order).
Held: Prima facie we are of the view that both the orders of the Government imposing ban on Online classes encroach upon the fundamental rights under Article 21 and 21A of the Constitution of India says the division bench.
The Karnataka High Court says though it is not for the Court to decide in matter online education has to be imparted, it is clear that both the Government Orders do not stand the legal tests. The High Court also says that the Government shall take steps to provide online education even in rural areas.
Interim Order Government Orders banning Online Coaching stayed subject to the condition that Online Coaching is voluntary and no additional fee is charged.
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