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Mumbai school illegally fined students Rs 1,000 per day for absence during Ganeshotsav after 5-day holiday, Yuva Sena complains to education department
Summary by The Mumbai Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Mahiyar Patel , as published by Times of India — Mumbai
· October 6, 2026
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Key points The complaint was lodged by Yuva Sena, which took issue with the school's decision. A complaint has been filed with the education department regarding a school's actions.
A complaint has been filed with the education department regarding a school's actions. The school in question allegedly imposed a fine on students for missing classes. This fine was reportedly quite steep, amounting to a significant daily penalty.
The complaint was lodged by Yuva Sena, which took issue with the school's decision. The fine was allegedly imposed following a holiday period, during a specific festive season.
Further details about this incident can be found through the original source, which may provide more information on the school's actions and the complaint filed against it.
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Published: October 6, 2026 ·
Source: Times of India — Mumbai ·
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