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M. R. PATHAK
Dipendra Newar – Appellant
Versus
Union of India – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
MANASH RANJAN PATHAK, J.
1. Heard Mr. Mr. M.H. Ansari, learned counsel for the petitioners and Mr. G. Pegu, learned Central Government Counsel for the respondent No. 1. Also heard Ms. R.S. Choudhury, learned Standing Counsel, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya for the respondent Nos. 2 to 4.
2. Petitioners herein are minors and are represented by their natural guardians. Petitioner Nos. 1 and 2 are from Kamrup (Metro) District, petitioner No. 3 is from Kamrup District and petitioner No. 4 is from Dhubri District and claimed that for his studies he is residing with his maternal uncle at Boko of Kamrup District, where he has completed Class-III and IV and studying in Class-V.
3. Petitioners contentions are that inspite of their selection in the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test-2022 (JNVST) for Admission to Class-VI at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Rangia, Kamrup District the Principal of the said School is not allowing them to take admission in Class-VI in that Vidyalaya. Hence this writ petition
4. By order dated 17.08.2022, the Court passed an interim order in the matter directing the respondent authorities of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Rangia, K
Eligibility for admission to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas requires candidates to be residents of the district where the JNV is located and to have studied class V in that district.
Eligibility for admission to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas requires candidates to be residents of the district where the JNV is located and to have studied class V in the same district.
The obligation of the Government to provide equal opportunity to all its citizens for education and admission to educational institutions, ensuring fairness and equality in educational policies.
The main legal point established in the judgment is that false information provided in the admission forms was not deliberately given to get any undeserved benefits, rather it was given either by the....
Altering admission criteria during an ongoing selection process violates established principles of fairness and Article 16 rights, emphasizing the necessity of adhering to initially published rules.
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 guarantees every child's right to education, and administrative decisions regarding admission must be based on clear and justifiable g....
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