WP No. 40316 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 05-11-2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH WP No. 40316 of 2025 1. R.Elumalai S/o Ramu, No 15, 2nd Street Abirami Nagar, Nerkundram Chennai 600 107 Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Director of School Education O/o The Director of School Education, College Road, Chennai 600 006 2.The District Educational Officer Chennai South, Egmore Chennai 600 008 3.The Chief Educational Officer Panagal Maaligai, Saidapet, Chennai 600 015 4.The Head Mistress, Jaigopal Garodia Government, Girls Higher Secondary School, Virugambakkam Chennai 600 092 Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for the https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 40316 of 2025 issuance of writ of Mandamus directing the 4th respondent to permit the petitioners daughter minor E. Gopika to attend the class XI E in the 4th respondent Jaigopal Garodia Girls Higher Secondary School and pass orders. For Petitioner(s): Mr.B.Sundarapandiyan For Respondent(s): Mrs.S Mythreye Chandru Special Government Pleader For R1 To R4 ORDER This writ petition has been filed for a direction to the 4th respondent to permit the petitioner's daughter to attend the classes. 2. When the matter was taken up for hearing on 27.10.2025, considering the averments made in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, this Court ordered notice to the 4th respondent. The learned Mrs.S Mythreye Chandru, learned Special Government Pleader, took notice on behalf of Respondents 1 to 4. 3. After service of notice, the matter was listed for hearing https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 40316 of 2025 on 03.11.2025. On that day, the learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents 1 to 4 on instructions submitted that the petitioner's daughter has rejoined the school from 31.10.2025. Even though, this Court was inclined to record the said statement and close the writ petition, considering the future of the petitioner's daughter and also considering the interest of the 4th respondent school, this Court directed the petitioner to be present along with his daughter. This Court also directed the 4th respondent to be present and listed the matter for hearing in the chamber today. 4. I had a one to one discussion with the petitioner, his wife and daughter. I also held discussion with the Headmistress of the school and also the class teacher. 5. I took this opportunity to inform the parents and also the teachers that all of us have a collective responsibility to support the concerned student. I also advised the student that she owes a responsibility to her family and also to the educational institution, which is determining her future. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 40316 of 2025 6. The parents and also the Headmistress of the 4th respondent school, in unison, stated that they will afford proper advise to the student and support her and ensure that no such incident happens in future. 7. Recording the above developments and also taking note of the fact that the petitioner's daughter has started going to the school from 31.10.2025 onwards, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 05-11-2025 rka Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 40316 of 2025 To 1.The Director Of School Education O/o The Director Of School Education College Road, Chennai 600 006 2.The District Educational Officer Chennai South, Egmore Chennai 600 008 3.The Chief Educational Officer Panagal Maaligai, Saidapet, Chennai 600 015 4.The Head Mistress, Jaigopal Garodia Government, Girls Higher Secondary School, Virugambakkam Chennai 600 092 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 40316 of 2025 N.ANAND VENKATESH J. rka WP No. 40316 of 2025 05-11-2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis