1.5 km too far? Why Patna High Court refused to relocate village school despite ‘inconvenience’ claim

What Happened

Patna High Court dismissed a public interest litigation challenging a school's relocation to a neighboring village 1.5 kilometers away. The bench ruled that this proximity does not violate children's fundamental rights or the Right to Education framework. The court found no genuine public interest involved and held that school location decisions fall within administrative discretion and planning authority of the state.

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