The Delhi High Court has stayed an order allowing private schools to charge annual fees, providing relief to parents who have been struggling to pay due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Background: The order was passed by a single judge bench of the high court, which allowed private schools to charge annual fees from students. However, the order was challenged by the Delhi government, which argued that the order was passed without considering the financial difficulties faced by parents. Parties: The petition was filed by the Delhi government, while the respondents included private schools and their associations. Legal issues: The main legal issue in the case was whether private schools could charge annual fees from students despite the pandemic. Court observations: The division bench of the high court observed that the single judge bench had not considered the financial difficulties faced by parents and the impact of the pandemic on the economy. Significance: The stay order is significant as it provides relief to parents who have been struggling to pay annual fees. The case highlights the need for private schools to be sensitive to the financial difficulties faced by parents and to consider alternative fee structures during the pandemic.