Karbhari Anna Charitable Foundation Primary School Thr. the Principal v. the State of Maharashtra Thr. the Principal Secretary Department of Education and Ors.
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Karbhari Anna Charitable Foundation Primary School v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors., Bombay High Court (Civil Appellate Jurisdiction), Writ Petition No. 4697 of 2026, decided 18th April 2026 by R.I. Chagla and Advait M. Sethna, JJ. Petition sought release of the entire fee reimbursement amount for students admitted under the RTE Act. Court disposed of the petition with directions to the State: scrutiny and determination of eligibility/quantum within 12 weeks, release of admissible amount within two weeks thereafter, reasoned order if reimbursement refused, compliance hearing on 3rd August 2026. Followed prior order in Modern English Medium School, Naitale v. State of Maharashtra (WP No.4518 of 2026), which relied on Sarvodaya English Primary School Trust v. State of Maharashtra (WP (L) No.41723 of 2025). Statute referenced: RTE Act. Counsel: Nikhil Adkine with Vaibhav Sugdare for Petitioner; Tanu N. Bhatia, AGP for Respondent Nos. 1 to 3 - State.