Court Grants Relief To Class 6 Girl Denied Admission For Being 'Over age', States Medical Board's Opinion On Age Is Only An Estimation, Not Accurate: Allahabad High Court

In a landmark decision, the Chief Justice's Court of the Allahabad High Court has ruled in favor of Km Sakshi, an aspiring student, reversing a previous order that denied her admission to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Jagdishpur Gaura, for Class VI. This case highlights critical aspects of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, particularly concerning age determination for school admissions. Case Overview On March 12, 2024,…