Education

India's education sector spans K-12 schools, higher education institutions, professional education under AICTE and professional councils, and the rapidly growing edtech segment — each governed by a distinct regulatory framework. Higher education institutions must navigate UGC regulations, NAAC accreditation requirements, and the complex land and building requirements for campus development. Professional colleges face sector-specific councils — Bar Council of India for law schools, Medical Council and NMC for medical colleges — with their own approval and compliance obligations.

Edtech companies have grown rapidly and now face increasing regulatory scrutiny. FDI in education is permitted under the automatic route for institutions not operating under special legislation — but the precise boundary between permitted and restricted activities requires careful analysis. Consumer protection obligations under the Consumer Protection Act 2019 apply with full force to edtech platforms, and student data held by these platforms attracts DPDP Act obligations that must be embedded in product design.

Intellectual property in education — course content, assessment materials, technology platforms, and pedagogical methodologies — is commercially significant and frequently inadequately protected. Corpus Juris Legal advises educational institutions and edtech companies on IP ownership, licensing, and infringement enforcement. Employment matters — including teacher appointment, tenure, and dismissal under the UGC regulations and service rules — present recurring legal demands that our education sector practice handles with specific expertise.