JODHPUR, Sept. 20 -- In a sweeping order aimed at curbing the menace of dummy schools, the Rajasthan high court has directed the state government and education boards to form Special Investigation Teams (SITs) for sudden inspections of schools and coaching centres, a lawyer familiar with the case said on Friday. The court said that if students are found absent from schools but present in coaching centres during school hours, "strict action should be taken against all stakeholders, including the schools and coaching centres in accordance with law." Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand also directed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) to carry out random inspections of affiliated schools and take action, including de-affiliation or derecognition, in cases where students or teachers fail to maintain minimum attendance. "The Department of Education, Government of Rajasthan and CBSE/RBSE must come forward by enacting beneficial bye-laws in the interest of children at large for their better future and career," the high court observed. The order came while hearing petitions filed by two Kota schools-LBS Convent School and Lord Buddha Public School-against their de-affiliation by CBSE. The Board had accused these schools of sponsoring dummy or non-attending students, manipulating records, and failing to meet infrastructure and teacher-student ratio norms. It also pointed to irregularities in attendance registers and teachers' service records. While remitting the matter back to the Board for reconsideration, the high court safeguarded the interests of enrolled students, ruling that they should not be shifted mid-session and must be allowed to appear in examinations if otherwise eligible. However, the schools were restrained from admitting new students in Classes IX to XII until a fresh CBSE decision. Justice Dhand warned against the rising trend of dummy schools that facilitate students' absence from regular classes so they can focus on JEE and NEET preparations. "Dummy schools are a blight on India's education system, undermining the principles of holistic learning and academic integrity," the high court said, adding that parental pressure and commercialisation of education were damaging children's mental health. The high court urged parents to respect their children's aspirations instead of imposing narrow career goals. "All children cannot become engineers or doctors. By allowing them to pursue their passion and interest, they are more likely to find success," the judge observed. A copy of the order has been sent to the chief secretary, the Education department, CBSE, and other boards for compliance....