Md. Asifmiyan v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Jharkhand High Court, Ranchi; W.P.(C) No. 3960 of 2026; decided 10.06.2026 by Ananda Sen, J. Petitioner Md. Asifmiyan sought mandamus against Jamshedpur Public School, Panchavati Road, New Baridih, Jamshedpur (private school) for entry of his ward's sub-caste in the school register, the ward being shown only as Muslim. Court held the school is a private entity, not State under Article 12 of the Constitution of India, hence no mandamus lies against it; petitioner directed to alternative remedy; petition disposed of. Respondents included State of Jharkhand, Deputy Commissioner East Singhbhum, District Superintendent of Education East Singhbhum. Counsel: Parwez Ahmad Khan for petitioner; Faisal Allam for respondents. Keywords: Article 12, private school, mandamus, school register, sub-caste entry, alternative remedy.
What did the court decide?
Jamshedpur Public School (respondent No.4) is absolutely a private school, a private entity and not State under Article 12 of the Constitution of India; therefore no Mandamus can be issued against respondent No.4.