Ban on online classes was interim measure, says govt

Bengaluru: The high court is likely to pass an order on Tuesday on the issue relating to restriction on online classes.
A division bench headed by Chief Justice Abhay Shreeniwas Oka completed hearing in the matter. Apart from parents, several educational institutions have challenged the June 15 order.
The state government on Monday informed the court that it has not banned online classes but only taken certain steps to regulate it.
Advocate-general (AG) Prabhuling K Navadgi termed the petitions premature as the regulatory measures are only an interim arrangement till the government takes a call on the recommendations of the Committee on Technology Enabled Education.
The AG said several factors were considered, including the educational as well health aspects of children.
However, petitioners pointed out the government acted contrary to the advice of Nimhans and also the Pragyatha guidelines issued by the Centre wherein online classes were permitted for limited hours.