1 17-5443-25.odt IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY NAGPUR BENCH AT NAGPUR WRIT PETITION NO. 5443/2025 Dr. Zakir Hussain Urdu Society, Pulgaon and others Vs. The State of Maharashtra, through its Secretary, Education and Sport Department and others Office Notes, Office Memoranda of Coram, Appearances, Court's orders or directions and Registrar's orders Court's or Judge's orders Mr. Ram Karode, Advocate for Petitioners Mr. S.A. Ashirgade, Addl. GP for respondent Nos.1 to 5 CORAM: ANIL L. PANSARE, AND NIVEDITA P. MEHTA, JJ. DATED : 08.10.2026 1. On 16.09.2026, following order was passed. “1. Heard. 2. On 07.09.2026, the following order was passed : “Heard. 2. The issue involved is whether Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) would be required to the teachers appointed in minority institutions. Argument is that the issue involved is covered by judgment of this Court dated 15.12.2025 in Ashok Shikshan Sanstha Shindefal through its Secretary and Ors. .Vs. State of Maharashtra thr. Secretary and Ors. [Writ Petition No.12347/2025], wherein the Court held that until the decision is taken on reference in respect of the issue of applicability of the TET to the teachers in minority institutions, rejection of proposal on the ground of non acquisition of the TET qualification will be contrary to 2 17-5443-25.odt the judgment of the Apex Court. 3. Learned A.G.P. seeks time to take instructions and make statement. Granted. 4. Stand over to 16.09.2026.” 3. In response, Mr. S.A. Ashirgade, learned Additional Government Pleader submits that the corrective steps will be taken within a week. 4. Statement is accepted. 5. List in the week commencing 05.10.2026.” 2. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents–State submits that the corrective steps have been taken and approval has been granted to the petitioner No. 3 and therefore, nothing survives for consideration in the present petition. 3. In the wake of the said statement, the writ petition is disposed of. (NIVEDITA P. MEHTA, J.) (ANIL L. PANSARE, J.) MP Deshpande Signed by: Mr. M.P. Deshpande Designation: PA To Honourable Judge Date: 08/10/2026 16:10:43