IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 05.03.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI And W.M.P.No.7294 of 2026 Umang Nidhi, Minor Represented by his sister Shreya Nidhi ... Petitioner Vs.

1 Chettinad Vidyashram, R.A. Puram, Chennai – 600 028, Represented by its Management

2 The Principal, Chettinad Vidyashram, R.A. Puram, Chennai – 600 028. 3 Ms. Deepa Ayer

4 Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Represented by its Chairman Shiksha Kendra, New Delhi.

5 The Regional Officer, CBSE Regional Office, Chennai.

6 State of Tamil Nadu Represented by its Secretary, School Education Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. ... Respondents Prayer:

Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent 1-2 to forthwith permit the petitioner to appear in all Class XI Examinations, including internal and annual examinations, without insisting upon attendance or imposing any coercive or adverse conditions.

For