Suman Mishra v. Government Of NCT Of Delhi

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ W.P.(C) 962/2016 SUMAN MISHRA ..... Petitioner Through : Mr. Ashish Jha, Adv.

versus GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI ..... Respondent Through :Mr. Peeyoosh Kalra, ASC with Ms.

Sona Babbar and Ms. Swati, Advs.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.K. PATHAK

O R D E R

% 02.05.2017 Petitioner's child was not admitted in Nursery Class on the pretext that he was above 4 years of age, in view of the notification issued by the respondent. Petitioner's child is 41⁄2 years old. Hence, the writ petition. It is submitted that pursuant to the order dated 5th February, 2016 passed by this Court, petitioner's child has already been admitted in Kendriya Vidalaya. It is noted that an organisation known as 'Justice for All' has filed a PIL being WP(C) No. 3606/2017 titled Justice for All vs. Govt. of NCT of Delhi before the Division Bench - I, wherein on 26th April, 2017 Government of NCT of Delhi has already made a statement that upper age limit for Nursery class will stand increased to 5 years, for K.G. to 6

years and for Class 1st to 7 years, for the academic sessions 2017 - 18, as an interim measure.

There is no reason to follow the same for the previous year in this case more so when petitioner's child has already been admitted in the school and pursuing his studies.

No other order is required to be passed.

Petition is disposed of.

A.K. PATHAK, J.

MAY 02, 2017 rb