The Allahabad High Court directed the District Magistrate of Amroha to arrange new school admissions for three Muslim siblings who were expelled for bringing non-vegetarian food. The court mandated that they be admitted to a CBSE school within two weeks and submit an affidavit confirming compliance by January 6th. If the order is not followed, the district magistrate will be required to appear in court.
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court intervened on behalf of three siblings from a Muslim family who were expelled from a private school in Amroha district for allegedly bringing non-vegetarian food in their tiffin boxes.
In response to a writ petition filed by a mother and her children, a division bench consisting of Justice Siddhartha and Justice Subhash Chandra Sharma issued an order on December 17.
They directed the Amroha district magistrate to ensure that the three children are admitted to another CBSE–affiliated school within two weeks and to submit an affidavit. Should there be a failure to comply, the district magistrate will be required to appear before the court on January 6.
According to the petition, the siblings were expelled by the principal of the private school in September 2024.
The petition stated that the principal of a private school expelled the three siblings in September 2024 due to their non-vegetarian food in their tiffin boxes. The petitioners argued that this action infringed upon their right to education.
They expressed concern that the incident had a lasting negative impact on the children’s sensitive minds, potentially leading to lifelong repercussions, regardless of future developments.
Furthermore, the petition claimed that the school’s discriminatory actions violated the petitioners’ rights under Article 17 of the Constitution, as well as Sections 5 and 6 of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955.
Article 17 of the Indian Constitution addresses the Abolition of Untouchability, explicitly banning its practice in all forms. The provision states:
“Untouchability is abolished, and its practice in any form is prohibited. Any enforcement of disabilities arising from untouchability shall be considered an offense and punishable by law.”
This article plays a vital role in India’s dedication to social justice and equality, as outlined in the Constitution.
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