Allahabad High Court Bans Exhibitions & Trade Fairs on School Premises

The Allahabad High Court prohibited the holding of commercial exhibitions and trade fairs on school premises, reasoning that such events can disrupt academic activities, divert institutional priorities, and expose students to commercial influences inconsistent with the mission of educational institutions. The Court asserted that educational spaces must primarily serve learners and not be repurposed for commercial gains, and directed that any non-academic event on school property must ensure minimal disruption and no commercial exploitation of students. This decision reinforces the autonomy of educational spaces and the safeguarding of student interests against commercialisation.