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Minor K. T. Srivatsan Represented by his mother and next friend, T. Bhavithra – Appellant
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Sainik Schools Society, Represented by its Executive Chairman, New Delhi – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
(Prayer in W.P.No.12512 of 2022: Petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue Writ of Declaration declaring the provisional 1st merit list dated 11.04.2022 published by the 2nd respondent in their web site is null and void insofar as the non-inclusion of the petitioner Roll number 4103020363 due to the reason of “overweight” and consequently direct the respondents herein to admit the petitioner in Class VI in the second respondent School in OBC Category.
Prayer in W.P.No.10134 of 2022: Petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue Writ of Declaration declaring the provisional 1st merit list dated 11.04.2022 published by the 2nd respondent in their web site is null and void insofar as the non-inclusion of the petitioner Roll number 4103030106 due to the reason of “overweight” and consequently direct the respondents herein to admit the petitioner in Class VI in the second respondent School in OBC Category.
Prayer in W.P.No.10137 of 2022: Petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue Writ of Declaration declaring the provisional 1st merit list dated 11.04.2022 published by t
The paramount importance of medical fitness for students joining Sainik Schools and the court's inability to overturn the expert opinion of the medical experts.
Rejection of admission based on medical fitness does not violate constitutional rights; military schools impose strict eligibility criteria.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the interpretation of the term 'Defence Personnel' in the context of admission criteria for Sainik School, emphasizing the specific eligibility req....
The court affirmed that the SOP for WDP admissions was valid and did not violate equality principles, as it adhered to established guidelines.
RTI denials upheld under S.7(9), S.8(1)(j), S.11 absent public interest and appellant non-participation.
Procedural requirements should not be used to deny justice or perpetuate injustice. Future prospects of children should be considered in admission decisions.
The court established that candidates under the Sports Quota must be admitted based on their achievements, prioritizing those with higher qualifications as per the rules.
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