Karnataka HC halts free education for SC/ST in private schools

Karnataka HC halts free education for SC/ST in private schools

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has put on hold the state government’s decision to extend free education benefits for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students studying in private schools under the Right to Education (RTE) framework beyond Class 8. The order comes after the Karnataka Associated Managements of Schools (KAMS) challenged a circular issued by the School Education Department on May 21, 2026. The circular had permitte…