1 4-wp 14163-2026.odt IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY BENCH AT AURANGABAD WRIT PETITION NO. 14163 OF 2026 Kaveri Umaji Chunode Through Father Umaji Sonaji Chunode .. Petitioner Versus The State Of Maharashtra Through Secretary And Another .. Respondents Mr. Govind R. Karhale, Advocate h/f Mr. Sainath G. Jayewar, Advocate for Petitioner. Mr. P. S. Patil, AGP for Respondent Nos. 1 & 2. CORAM : KISHORE C. SANT AND JITENDRA JAIN, JJ. DATE : 16th OCTOBER, 2026. PER COURT :- 1. Heard learned advocate for the petitioner and learned A.G.P. for respondents. 2. The petitioner by way of this petition prays for direction to respondent No. 2 - committee to decide the proposal dated 28.11.2025. The petitioner happens to be a student desirous of prosecuting the professional course. Presently she is taking education in 11th standard. She would be required a caste validity certificate by the time she completes 12th standard. 2026:BHC-AUG:50079-DB 2 4-wp 14163-2026.odt 3. Considering above, respondent No. 2 - committee is directed to decide the claim of the petitioner within a period of six (06) months from today, if not already decided. 4. With this, the writ petition stands disposed of. ( JITENDRA JAIN, J.) ( KISHORE C. SANT, J. ) P.S.B.