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Madhya Pradesh High Court Demands Govt. Reply on 4‑km School Transfer Issue
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 09:46 PM
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The Gwalior bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered the state government to submit a detailed response within 48 hours regarding the relocation of a school that forces students to travel an extra four kilometres.
The Gwalior bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has taken a firm stance on a school relocation that would compel students to travel an additional four kilometres to reach their classes.
In a written order, the court directed the state government to provide a comprehensive reply within 48 hours, outlining the rationale behind the transfer and the measures taken to mitigate the impact on pupils.
The bench also instructed the government to submit the school transfer policy and all related documents, ensuring transparency and accountability in the decision‑making process.
The ruling underscores the judiciary’s role in safeguarding children’s right to accessible education and may prompt a review of the state’s school‑placement guidelines.
In a written order, the court directed the state government to provide a comprehensive reply within 48 hours, outlining the rationale behind the transfer and the measures taken to mitigate the impact on pupils.
The bench also instructed the government to submit the school transfer policy and all related documents, ensuring transparency and accountability in the decision‑making process.
The ruling underscores the judiciary’s role in safeguarding children’s right to accessible education and may prompt a review of the state’s school‑placement guidelines.