The DPS Dwarka has reacted against the DoE's request to reinstate expelled students by moving Delhi.

The tensions between the Delhi Public School (DPS), Dwarka, and the Directorate of Education (DoE) intensified on Monday when the school lodged a petition in the Central District High Court to challenge the DoE's order to reinstate more than 30 students who were previously expelled for not paying disputed fee hike. 

The case was adjourned and will be heard on Wednesday, with Justice Vikas Mahajan being present at the hearing. Following a controversial episode earlier this month, the petition alleges that the school removed 32 students from its rolls on May 9 and allegedly prevented them entering the building on may 13 by placing private security guards at the gates. Parents were outraged by the action and protested, refusing to pay any of their fees as the fees had not been approved by either the Department of Defence or the Government. 

The DoE issued a directive on May 15 to reinstate the students, in response to complaints from parents. Existing court directions, and that the department called the expulsions. (C) 

In its appeal, DPS Dwarka argued that the order from the DoE goes against the Delhi School Education Act and Rules, 1973, which allow school officials to dismiss students from their rolls for fee-paying irregularities. The school denounced the directive as "arbitrary" and claimed that it lacked any legal basis. The school has not been given a chance to voice its views, as stated in the petition.' 

Meanwhile, the high court is dealing with several cases that are related. A petition filed by more than 100 parents requesting administrative takeover of the school has been postponed by Justice Mahajan, who is leading the bench. An order will be given by Justice Sachin Datta to reinstate expelled students, as he has also made a plea.