Authority: High Court for the State of Telangana at Hyderabad

Order Date: 7 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Smt. Archana (guardian) and her minor children, Vedansh Mogili (DOB 06‑10‑2016) and Vibhansh Mogili (DOB 29‑04‑2019).
  • Respondents: (1) State of Telangana, (2) District Education Officer, Ranga Reddy, (3) Principal, Johnson Grammar School, L.B. Nagar, (4) Mr. Vishwa Sai Mogili (father), (5) Smt. Swetha (mother).
  • The petition seeks a writ of mandamus to compel Respondent No.3 to issue Transfer Certificates (TCs) for the two minors, alleging that the school’s refusal is illegal, arbitrary, unconstitutional and violates fundamental rights.
  • Background: The children studied Classes V and VI in Johnson Grammar School during 2024‑2025 while residing at H.No.781/1, Hindi Nagar, Goshamahal, Hyderabad. The school is 13‑14 km from their residence, requiring about 30 km of daily travel in heavy traffic, causing hardship.
  • Johnson Grammar School offers education only up to Class V at its L.B. Nagar campus; higher classes are at Kuntlur Campus (>25 km away). Consequently, the guardian secured admission for the children at Howard Public School, Himayat Nagar, effective 1‑Apr‑2026, after paying fees.
  • Howard Public School required TCs from Johnson Grammar School by 10‑Jul‑2026 to complete admission formalities.
  • Respondent No.4 (father) filed divorce (FCOP No.1337 of 2025) and custody (GWOP No.268 of 2026) petitions in the Integrated Family Court, Hyderabad, which are pending. He objected to the issuance of TCs, arguing the children should continue at Johnson Grammar School.
  • Counsel for the petitioner emphasized the children’s health, safety, and the undue physical strain caused by long‑distance travel, and highlighted the father’s pending family‑law matters.
  • Counsel for the father argued the residential area lacks reputable schools, offered to bear transport costs, and claimed a change of school would affect the children’s academics.

Final Outcome

  • The Court, considering the welfare and health of the minor children, ordered Respondent No.3 (Johnson Grammar School) to issue the Transfer Certificates for petitioners Nos.2 and 3 to petitioner No.1 (Smt. Archana) on or before 09‑Jul‑2026.
  • No costs were awarded.
  • All pending miscellaneous applications, if any, were stood closed.

Topics: Education, Child Welfare, Family Law