Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 08-10-2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Petitioner – St. Marys Higher Secondary School; Respondents – State of Tamil Nadu & Ors.
- Origin: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 48120/2026 arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 03‑06‑2025 in WAMD No. 709/2025 and 09‑04‑2026 in REV.APLC.(MD) No. 183/2025 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Madras, Madurai.
- Interlocutory Applications:
- IA No. 289457/2026 – Condonation of delay in filing.
- IA No. 289459/2026 – Condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects.
- IA No. 289453/2026 – Exemption from filing C/C of the impugned judgment.
- IA No. 289456/2026 – Exemption from filing O.T.
- IA No. 289451/2026 – Permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures.
- Hearing Details: Heard on 06‑10‑2026 before a bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sri Narasimha, and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe.
- Observations & Reasoning:
1. The Court condoned the delay in filing the interlocutory applications.
2. The Court expressed that it is not inclined to interfere with the impugned orders of the High Court under its jurisdiction under Article 136 of the Constitution of India.
Final Outcome
- The Special Leave Petitions are dismissed.
- All accompanying interlocutory applications, if any, stand disposed of.
- No interference with the High Court’s orders; the delay is condoned.
Topics: Judicial Review, Education Law, State Litigation