1 6-wp 13551-2026.odt IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY BENCH AT AURANGABAD WRIT PETITION NO. 13551 OF 2026 Ku. Ruqayya Abdul Aleem Shaikh .. Petitioner Versus The State Of Maharashtra And Others .. Respondents Mr. V. D. Karande, Advocate h/f Mr. S. D. Gawate, Advocate for Petitioner. Mr. P. K. Lakhotiya, AGP for Respondent Nos. 1 to 3. CORAM : KISHORE C. SANT AND JITENDRA JAIN, JJ. DATE : 06th OCTOBER, 2026. PER COURT :- 1. Heard learned advocate for the petitioner. 2. A challenge is raised to the judgment and order dated 13.08.2026 passed by respondent No. 2 – committee thereby invalidating the caste claim of the petitioner as belonging to Chapparband, Vimukta Jati (A). Since the judgment is of 13.08.2026 the remedy of appeal is available to the petitioner before the Divisional Commissioner. 3. Considering above, the writ petition stands disposed of with liberty to approach the Divisional Commissioner by filing an appeal. ( JITENDRA JAIN, J.) ( KISHORE C. SANT, J. ) P.S.B. 2026:BHC-AUG:47188-DB