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The Patna High Court quashed the expulsion, ruling that a private unaided school must follow natural-justice safeguards before dismissing a student, thereby extending Article 226’s writ reach to private schools delivering public education.
Allahabad High Court rules that writ petitions under Article 226 are not maintainable against private entities after disinvestment, even if the dispute originated during public employment. The judgment bars relief for employees challenging disciplinary actions post-privatization, reinforcing the limits of constitutional remedies against non-state actors.
Bombay High Court holds that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 cannot be invoked against private sugar cooperatives absent exercise of public function or state-like authority.