#educational infrastructure

The Telangana High Court has ordered an immediate halt to the construction of a Mahila Bhavan on Zilla Parishad High School premises, ruling that land dedicated for education cannot be repurposed under any administrative scheme. This reinforces the Public Trust Doctrine and the state’s non-negotiable duty under the Right to Education Act to preserve educational infrastructure for children’s access and development.

The Madras High Court directed the eviction of illegal encroachments on poromboke lands, emphasizing the Public Trust Doctrine to restore such lands for public use, including school infrastructure. The ruling mandates compliance with the Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act, 1905, ensuring land retrieval for educational and community purposes, directly impacting municipal corporations and educational institutions.

Bombay High Court mandates strict compliance with school transport committee meetings and bus safety protocols, holding schools and municipal bodies accountable for student safety.

Himachal Pradesh High Court permits sports events in government school playgrounds under strict conditions, affirming public interest use of educational infrastructure.