IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 03-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA AND WMP NO. 7795 OF 2026 M.J.Pavithra D/o. Jagadheesan, Door No.3/272. Kudimenahalli Agaram Post, Pochampalli Taluk Agaram, Krishnagiri -635 204.

..Petitioner Vs

1. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary to Government School Education Department Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

2. The Director of School Education Director of School Education, DPI, Campus, College Road, Chennai-600 006

3. The Chief Educational Officer Chief Educational Office Krishnagiri District -635 115.

4. The Headmaster Government Higher Secondary School Gerigepalli, Uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri District -635 304.

..Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus calling for the records pertaining to the proceedings dated 22.01.2026 having Ref .No.Na.Ka.No.137/A1/2026 passed by the 3^rd respondent and quash the same as illegal and arbitrary and consequently directing the respondents to grant maternity leave to the petitioner from 24/11/2025 to 23.11.2026 and pass orders.

For Petitioner: Ms.C.Uma For Respondents: Ms.Mythrey