New Delhi, June 6 -- Calling it a reprehensible act, the Delhi High Court on Thursday expressed its dismay at the conduct of Delhi Public School (DPS) Dwarka engaging bouncers to physically block entry of students over the issue of fee hike.
Noting such a practice had no place in an institution of learning, Justice Sachin Datta said public shaming and intimidation of a student due to financial default did not only constitute mental harassment but also undermined the psychological well being and self-worth of a child. The order came on a plea against the removal of over 30 students by the school over the issue of fee. This was after the HC was informed that pursuant to a coordinate bench's decision, the school had withdrawn its striking off...