India, Aug. 9 -- As the Delhi Assembly passed the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Bill, 2025 on Friday, aimed at curbing arbitrary fee hikes by private schools, parents across the city responded with a mix of cautious optimism amid lingering concerns over the issue.

The bill, introduced by the Delhi government, mandates a three-tier grievance redressal mechanism, penalties of up to Rs.10 lakh for violations, and a formal role for parents in approving fee structures. While principals largely welcomed the move, many parents questioned its efficacy and pointed to gaps in its implementation.

"This law is welcome as all stakeholders are taken into consideration," said Richa Sharma, principal of Ramjas...