IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 09.01.2026 CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY J.Joesph Sameul Rep. By his natural guardian / father, Mr.Job.Yesupatham ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Secretary to Government, School Education Department, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009.

2. The Director of Matriculation Schools, College Road, D.P.I.Campus, Nungambakkam, Chennai.

3. The Director of Government Examinations, College Road, D.P.I.Campus, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600 006.

4. The District Educational Offier, (Private Schools), District Education Office Building, Sathuvachari, Vellore – 632 009.

5. The Chief Educational Officer, District Educational Office Building, Sathuvacheri, Vellor e- 632 009.

6. St.Marks Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Rep.by its Correspondent, “SHALOM”, Vellore – 632 007. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue writ of mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 5 herein to permit the petitioner minor J.Joseph Samuel, to write Part-I, Language Examination in French in the upcoming S.S.L.C.Board Examination 2025-26 and pass such further or other orders.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.N.Ra