Delhi HC rejects total smartphone ban in schools, issues guidelines

Source: Business Standard

In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court refused to ban children from bringing smartphones to school. The Court clarified in its decision that the use of smartphones does not negatively impact teaching, discipline, or overall educational environment in the classroom. 

Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani passed the directive during the hearing of a petition filed by a student seeking guidelines regarding the use of mobile phones in schools. The Court noted that its intent is to establish guiding principles to balance the positive and negative effects of allowing students to use smartphones while attending school. To read more please go to the following link:

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