Sikandar @ Khaja Sikandar and Ors. v. the State of Karnataka and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition challenged proceedings against a child admitted under the RTE Act quota who exceeded the prescribed upper-age limit. The court held the child was otherwise entitled under Sections 12(1)(c) and 12(2), quashed the proceedings and directed the child's admission for the academic year.
What did the court decide?
Proceedings against petitioner No.2 quashed; respondents directed to admit petitioner No.2 for the academic year 2024-25.