1 2 caw2126.26.odt IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY NAGPUR BENCH : NAGPUR CIVIL APPLICATION (CAW) NO.2126 OF 2026 IN WRIT PETITION NO.5247 OF 2026 Darpan Mangesh Lavhale Vs. The State of Mah., thr.its Principal Secretary, Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Mumbai and ors Office Notes, Office Memoranda of Court' s or Judge' s Order Coram, appearances, Court' s Orders or directions and Registrar' s order Shri Mohan Athawale, Counsel for the Applicant/Petitioner. Mrs.Shamsi Haider, AGP for Respondents. CORAM : URMILA JOSHI-PHALKE & RAJ D.WAKODE, JJ. DATED : 29th AUGUST, 2026. 1. Heard. 2. By this application, the applicant/petitioner is seeking amendment by adding respondent No.3 “Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET)” as a necessary party and also amendment in prayer clauses. 3. Learned AGP Mrs.Shamsi Haider for respondents has no objection for the same. 4. In view of that, the application is allowed. 5. The petitioner to carry out the amendment forthwith. 2 2 caw2126.26.odt 6. On amending the petition, learned counsel Shri Nikhil Gaikwad waives service of the Notice for respondent No.3. 7. List the petition on 31.8.2026. Application stands disposed of. [JUDGE] [JUDGE] !!BrWankhede !! Signed by: Mr. B. R. Wankhede Designation: PS To Honourable Judge Date: 29/08/2026 16:14:26