School With Just 12 Students Merged With Nearby Government School, Decision Upheld: Himachal Pradesh High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the merger of Government Middle School, Sandyar, in District Bilaspur, with Government Senior Secondary School, Chhat. The School Management Committee had challenged a government notification dated 10.06.2026, seeking restoration of Government Middle School Sandyar as an independent school and continuation of its teaching staff, infrastructure and other educational facilities. Government’s explanation The State told the court that the merger was…