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Supreme Court Orders Centre to Provide Transport Facilities for Students
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 09:17 PM
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The Supreme Court has directed the central government to guarantee transport facilities for students and has dismissed the detention of protestors.
The Supreme Court today issued a directive mandating the central government to ensure adequate transport facilities for students across the country. The order follows concerns raised over the lack of reliable transportation options for students attending schools in various regions.
In its ruling, the Court emphasized the importance of safe and accessible transport as a fundamental right for education. It also addressed the recent incidents where protestors had been detained during demonstrations related to school issues.
The Court rejected the detentions, stating that such actions were inconsistent with the principles of freedom of expression and assembly. It urged the authorities to review the procedures used in handling protestors.
The directive is expected to prompt the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Transport to coordinate and implement measures that will provide reliable bus services and other transport solutions for students nationwide.
In its ruling, the Court emphasized the importance of safe and accessible transport as a fundamental right for education. It also addressed the recent incidents where protestors had been detained during demonstrations related to school issues.
The Court rejected the detentions, stating that such actions were inconsistent with the principles of freedom of expression and assembly. It urged the authorities to review the procedures used in handling protestors.
The directive is expected to prompt the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Transport to coordinate and implement measures that will provide reliable bus services and other transport solutions for students nationwide.