The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed an order allowing private schools to charge fees for online classes, providing relief to parents. Background: The issue began when private schools in the state started charging fees for online classes, despite opposition from parents. Parties: The petitioners, a group of parents, argued that the decision was arbitrary and would affect their financial situation. The respondents, the private schools, claimed that they were entitled to charge fees for online classes. Legal issues: The court considered whether the private schools had the right to charge fees for online classes. Court observations: The court observed that the decision was 'prima facie arbitrary' and that the petitioners had made out a case for interference. Significance: The stay order is significant as it provides relief to parents and highlights the need for regulatory bodies to ensure that private schools do not take advantage of parents during the pandemic. The case emphasizes the importance of protecting the rights of parents against arbitrary decisions by private schools.