MP HC Recognizes Minor Gangrape Survivor’s Unpaid School Fees Suo Motu

Issue: 

After the state government promised free education, a minor gangrape victim’s education was endangered since she didn’t pay her school fees.

Facts:

• In 2018, the state government sent Survivor and her sister to a private school.
• Only the first year’s fees were paid; the remaining amount owed is Rs 14 lakh.
• Regarding the dues, the school sent notices to the authorities and the victim’s relatives.

Arguments:

• MP HC: Based on a news article exposing the betrayal of the survivor’s commitment, the court took suo motu cognizance.
• State Government: The excerpt makes no formal arguments.
• School: Said the issue was fixed and the notification was a mistake caused by staff mishap.

Judgement:

• The school and the state government received notifications from MP HC, which handled the case as a PIL.
• The excerpt that is given makes no mention of the final verdict.

Additional Notes:

• In order to provide the promised assistance for victims—especially vulnerable children—the case emphasises the significance of government responsibility.
• The court’s prompt response highlights how important the matter is and how dedicated it is to defending the rights of survivors.

Written By: Nikita Shankar @nikitaashankar