On Monday, the Supreme Court directed the Uttar Pradesh government to ensure the enrollment of a student in a private school in Muzaffarnagar district. This action came in response to the student's reported assault by fellow classmates, allegedly under the influence of a teacher, due to his inability to complete homework.

During the court proceedings, the state's education department informed Justices Abhay S Oka and Pankaj Mithal that they were in the process of forming a committee to evaluate the possibility of admitting the student who was victimized into a private school affiliated with the CBSE curriculum. The department's representative clarified that their jurisdiction primarily covers schools affiliated with the UP board.

Justice Oka said, "Why do you have to appoint a committee for the admission of a child? What will the committee do? Just ask your senior officer and they will talk to the principal of the school which will consider the admission. Don't take such a stand before the court. I don't think any school will say no, given the facts of the case. By Friday, let us know about the compliance."

Advocate Shadan Farasat, appearing for petitioner Tushar Gandhi, said the father of the boy wanted him to be admitted to a private CBSE school but was facing difficulties.

Initially, Additional Solicitor General KM Nataraj, representing the state government, apprised the court that they were actively searching for child psychologists from King George's Medical University in Lucknow. These professionals would provide counseling services not only to the affected child but also to other students at the school.

The bench, in response, scheduled a hearing for the plea on the upcoming Friday and recommended that the expertise of child psychologists from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) may be more suitable for addressing the situation.

Mr Gandhi, the great grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, has sought speedy investigation in the case.

On October 30, the Supreme Court instructed the Uttar Pradesh government to promptly make a decision regarding granting the necessary approval for the prosecution of the school teacher who stands accused of allegedly directing her students to physically harm the Muslim child.