Late Radhikabai Meghe Mahila Shikshan Sanstha, Nagpur, Thr. Secretary and Ors. v. State of Maharashtra, Thr. Secretary, School Education and Sports Dept., Mumbai and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench; Writ Petition No. 2932 of 2026; Late Radhikabai Meghe Mahila Shikshan Sanstha and Others vs. State of Maharashtra and Others; decided 9 April 2026 by Anil S. Kilor and Raj D. Wakode, JJ.; RTE Act 2009; 25% quota admission fee reimbursement; direction to scrutinize eligibility and quantum within four weeks; reimbursement if entitled, else communicate reasons; reliance on Co-ordinate Bench order dated 21.09.2023 in Writ Petition No.7672 of 2022 (Vivekanand Academy of Human Excellence); petition disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the concerned authority/respondent to scrutinize each petitioner institution's case within four weeks, determine eligibility and quantum of fee reimbursement under the RTE Act 25% quota, reimburse any amount found due, and communicate reasons in writing if the petitioners are held non-entitled.