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In a landmark ruling, the Sindh High Court has mandated that all private schools in the province provide free education to 10% of their students. This move aims to enforce the Sindh Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2013, ensuring quality education reaches underprivileged children. Schools failing to comply will face strict legal action.
The Sindh government, along with the Directorate of Private Institutions, has been directed to ensure strict implementation of the court order. Private schools are now required to submit proof of compliance, and officials who fail to enforce these rules will be held personally accountable. This ruling reinforces the court’s commitment to affordable and inclusive education in the province.
The Sindh High Court emphasized that zero-fee admissions must be strictly enforced.
“Schools that fail to implement the free education quota will face legal consequences,” the court warned. This decision reflects growing concerns about the affordability of private education and the need to uphold children’s educational rights.
Officials are now under pressure to monitor private institutions rigorously. Education activists have welcomed the move, stating it is a step toward bridging the gap between privileged and underprivileged students.
In line with the court’s directives, some private institutions are already initiating programs to accommodate underprivileged students. Similar measures have been seen in cities like Karachi and Hyderabad, with schools expanding facilities and scholarships to comply with legal requirements.
