Case Law Analysis
|Madhya Pradesh High Court
Franchisee Liability | Educational Institutions Cannot Evade Regulatory Compliance by Blaming Franchisor: MP HC Gwalior Bench
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that franchisee schools remain statutorily liable for compliance obligations, including publication of prescribed book details, regardless of franchisor control over digital platforms. The judgment reinforces that contractual arrangements cannot override statutory duties, impacting all franchise-operated educational institutions.