Snehlata Devi (as Guardian of Mishti) v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Mother sought DG/OBC preferential school admission for her daughter who was selected by draw of lots for KG/Pre-school 2022-23 but not admitted; the session having ended, counsel agreed to seek Class I placement instead, and the writ petition was disposed of with the Directorate of Education undertaking efforts to accommodate her.
What did the court decide?
Direction to DoE to take all possible efforts to accommodate the petitioner's daughter in an appropriate school in Class I.