Thirty-five Class 11 students from Richmondd Global School in Delhi have petitioned the Delhi High Court. They are challenging the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) decision to withdraw the school’s affiliation. The students claim this action has left them academically stranded midway through the current academic session.
The petition, filed recently, seeks urgent court directives. Students request immediate transfer and admission into nearby CBSE-affiliated senior secondary schools. This would allow them to continue their studies for the 2025-26 academic year .
Student Demands and Academic Continuity
The core objective of the students’ plea is to ensure uninterrupted education. They aim to appear for their Class 11 exams and subsequently the Class 12 board exams in 2027 . Without new school placements, their academic future remains uncertain.
According to the students, Richmondd Global School concealed the withdrawal of its CBSE affiliation. The school allegedly kept students and parents uninformed about this critical development. Despite the de-recognition, the school continued its operations.
Allegations Against the School
The petition states the school collected Class 11 registration fees from the students. Regular school tuition fees were also charged and received. Students allege the school failed to process these registrations and fees with the CBSE board.
The students describe the school’s actions as “arbitrary, unjust, and illegal.” They argue these actions directly jeopardize their academic year and overall education. The lack of proper processing with CBSE has created a significant administrative hurdle for their future enrollment.
Violation of Fundamental Rights
The petitioners further contend that their fundamental rights have been violated. They attribute this violation to the combined actions of both Richmondd Global School and the CBSE. Students assert they bear no fault in this situation and should not face punishment.
Students also claim they made repeated representations to the CBSE. These requests sought facilitation for their migration to other affiliated schools. However, the CBSE reportedly refused to approve these transfers.
Court Intervention Sought
The petition explicitly urges the court to direct the CBSE to take specific actions. These include facilitating the immediate transfer and admission of the affected students. The students seek placement into CBSE-nominated institutions without further delay.
Furthermore, the plea asks the court to mandate CBSE to accept their Class 11 registrations. These registrations would be processed through the newly allotted institutions. This step is critical for validating their current academic standing.
Ensuring Future Education
Beyond immediate transfer, the plea seeks broader directions. It aims to ensure that the students are allowed to complete their schooling up to Class 12. The petition emphasizes that this process should occur without any further hindrance or interruption.
The students argue that the actions of both the school and the CBSE contravene constitutional fundamental rights. The Delhi High Court is likely to hear the matter. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday .