$~28 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + W.P.(C) 6674/2026, CM APPL. 32842/2026 MASTER SIDDHARTH CHAUHAN .....Petitioner Through: versus GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI AND ORS .....Respondent Through: Mr. Dhruv Rohatgi, SC for GNCTD Ms Sakshi Mendiratta, Adv. for R-3 CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JASMEET SINGH O R D E R % 03.07.2026 1. This is a petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the following reliefs:- “ (i) Issue writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus or any other appropriate Writ, directing the Respondents to ensure that the EWS/ Disadvantaged Group (DG) Scheme is implemented by the Respondent No. 1 and 2 and further direct the Respondent No. 3 to allow the Petitioner to continue the studies as per the DG Scheme in the Respondent No.3 school; (ii) Pass such other or further order (s)/direction(s) as deem just and proper in the interest of justice.” 2. For the reasons stated in the petition, issue notice. 3. Mr. Rohtagi, learned Standing Counsel, accepts notice on behalf of respondent Nos. 1 and 2, and Ms. Mendiratta, learned counsel, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent No. 3. This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 14/07/2026 at 11:36:06 3. The brief facts of the case are that the petitioner is a minor child aged about 13 years was admitted at the entry level under the DG category in respondent No. 3 school. 4. The child has been studying continuously in respondent No. 3 upto class 8th. However, on qualifying for class 9th it is stated that respondent No. 3 has refused to continue the child’s education unless regular full fee is paid, hence the present petition. 5. Ms. Mendiratta, states that even though the issue regarding the right of the petitioner to continue beyond class 8th is sub-judice before the Division Bench, without prejudice to the rights and contentions of the parties the petitioner’s child will be permitted to continue her studies in respondent No. 3 school under the DG category till the matter is finally adjudicated by the Division Bench. 6. She further states that the concession is only in the peculiar facts of the present case and the concession given does not amount to respondent no. 3 agreeing to the applicability of The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 upon respondent No. 3. 7. The same is disputed by Mr. Rohatgi, learned Standing Counsel. 8. However, in view of the concession the issue is left open to be decided in appropriate manner. 9. In view of the above nothing survives for the adjudication by this Court. 10. The petition is disposed of in aforesaid terms. JASMEET SINGH, J JULY 3, 2026/JK This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 14/07/2026 at 11:36:06