The Gujarat High Court has stayed an order directing schools to reduce fees by 25%, citing the financial constraints faced by the institutions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Background: The order was passed by a single-judge bench of the court, which directed schools to reduce fees to mitigate the financial burden on parents. Parties: The petition was filed by the Gujarat Self-Financed Schools Management Association, which represents over 2,000 schools in the state. Legal issues: The association argued that the order was passed without considering the financial implications on the schools, which have been closed since March 2020 due to 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 the schools. Significance: The stay order is significant as it provides relief to schools, which have been struggling to survive due to the loss of revenue during the pandemic. The court's decision is expected to impact over 2,000 schools in Gujarat, which employ thousands of teachers and non-teaching staff.