Manoj Pralhad Thakur v. the State of Maharashtra and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
This court decided three writ petitions challenging the rejection of applications to correct caste in school records. Relying on a Full Bench precedent, the court held that rejection solely on the ground of leaving the school is untenable and authorities must reconsider applications on merits.
What did the court decide?
Writ petitions disposed of with direction to competent authority to reconsider applications on merits without rejecting solely due to departure from school.