A Decade of Action

Our Journey: 2020—2026

A decade of unwavering commitment to protecting student rights, challenging illegal fee hikes, and ensuring educational institutions serve students—not profit margins.

Key Takeaways

The Library Arrests Trigger

Many representations starting in late 2022 and early 2023 directly cited coercive tactics like name strikes and confining students to the library as primary reasons for seeking immediate government intervention.

Audit Confirmation

The 16th August 2021 DoE order is a critical win, officially identifying a surplus of over ₹22 Crores, which directly supports profiteering claims and proves financial mismanagement.

Continuous Engagement

This timeline proves that the association attempted to resolve issues through every administrative channel (DoE, DCPCR, Secretary of Education) before escalating to protests.

2026
May 4, 2026Milestone
PAWJ Society Registration

Parents Association for Welfare and Justice officially registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.

April 30, 2026Victory
Landmark DoE Order: "Only One Month Fees"

Decisive restriction issued by DoE limiting the school's power to demand bulk unapproved fees.

April 16, 2026Legal Action
High Court Stern Warnings (W.P.(C) 10434/2024)

High Court issued further warnings protecting educational rights of students.

March 14, 2026Escalation
Meeting with Chief Minister

Systemic audit findings presented directly to the Chief Minister of Delhi.

2025
June 12-18, 2025Mass Action
Unified Parents Voice (UPV) Mass Mobilization

Formation of UPV with press conference, massive dharnas and protests at Jantar Mantar.

April 16, 2025Legal Action
High Court Protection Order (W.P.(C) 10434/2024)

High Court issued order prohibiting school from discriminating against students due to fee disputes.

April 1, 2025Mass Action
Najafgarh Peaceful Protest

Significant peaceful assembly against Library Arrests and illegal student removals.

2024
May 22, 2024Victory
Major Refund Order: ₹12.75 Crores

DoE rejected 2023-24 fee hike and officially directed refund of ₹12.75 Crores in excess fees.

May 16, 2024Escalation
NCPCR Intervention on "Library Arrests"

National Commission for Protection of Child Rights issued official notice regarding violations of RTE and JJ Acts. Children were being confined in school library over fee disputes.

May 7-17, 2024Media Coverage
National Media Coverage

Widespread coverage by Times of India, NDTV, Times Now, and Hindustan Times on parental protests.

2021-2023
August 16, 2021Victory
Audit Victory: ₹22 Crores Surplus Confirmed

Critical DoE order rejecting 2019-20 fee hike. Official audit identified surplus of over ₹22 Crores, proving unjustified fee profiteering.

January 24, 2023Violation
Emergency Intervention: "Strike Off" Notices

Urgent intervention request following school's issuance of Strike Off notices threatening illegal removal of students.

The Fight Continues

This timeline represents years of collective action, legal battles, and unwavering commitment to protecting student rights. Join us in ensuring education remains accessible and just for all.