MP High Court Issues Notice on PIL Seeking Special Educators in Jabalpur’s Private Schools

The Madhya Pradesh High Court issued notice in a PIL seeking the appointment of special educators in private schools across Jabalpur. The Division Bench requested responses from both central and state authorities.

The plea cites non-compliance with mandatory provisions of the Right of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, the Right to Education Act, 2009, and the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan. It alleges that even reputed schools lack special educators and infrastructure for disabled children.

The petitioner seeks enforcement of statutory obligations. The matter is next listed for hearing on July 22, 2025.