Background: The Delhi High Court recently heard a petition filed by the Delhi Government against an order passed by a single judge allowing private schools to hike fees. The single judge had allowed private schools to increase their fees, citing the increase in costs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Parties: The petition was filed by the Delhi Government, while the respondents included various private schools and their associations. Legal issues: The main issue before the court was whether private schools could be allowed to hike fees despite the pandemic. Court observations: The division bench of the Delhi High Court stayed the order passed by the single judge, observing that the order was passed without considering the financial constraints faced by parents during the pandemic. Significance: The order is significant as it provides relief to parents who were struggling to pay the increased fees. The court's decision also highlights the need for private schools to consider the financial constraints faced by parents before increasing fees.