'Attempt To Spoil Future': Rajasthan High Court Expresses Shock At School For Failing To Send Student's Improvement Exam Form To CBSE

The Rajasthan High Court expressed shock with a school for failing to send a student's examination form for writing improvement exam to CBSE despite three reminders, observing that the school's casual approach is an "attempt to spoil the future" and one year of the student's academic career.

In view of the fact that the school had already compensated the student of Rs. 1.10 Lakhs and student had been allowed to appear in the repeat paper for the subject, the court disposed of the plea while directing CBSE to declare the result in a week. 

Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand in its order said:

"It is really quite shocking and surprising on the part of the school authorities that they have withheld the examination form of the petitioner and not forwarded the same to the Board inspite of reminders issued by the CBSE not only once but thrice. Such casual approach on the part of the school is an attempt to spoil the future and one year academic career of the petitioner. The respondent- school is not expected to act in such casual manner for causing harassment and mental agony to the petitioner by creating an obstacle in his future academic career. The respondent is liable to compensate the petitioner adequately for their gross negligence. It is relevant to note on account of the mistake and negligence on the part of the school not only the petitioner has suffered but the respondent-CBSE has also been unnecessarily dragged into the litigation and has been compelled to incur the litigation expenses of the present case despite there being no fault on their part".  

The Court was hearing a petition wherein the petitioner had appeared in Class XII examination in 2025 and failed in Chemistry. To write the improvement exam, he deposited the requisite charges and receipt in this regard with the school. But despite that the petitioner was not allowed to sit in the exam.

On inquiry, it was found that the school never submitted his examination form to CBSE. Aggrieved, the petition was filed before the Court which gave an interim direction allowing the petitioner to appear for the exam but his result was withheld.

In the present matter, it was highlighted by the counsel for CBSE that three reminders were sent to the school, but the examination form of the petitioner was not sent to them.

It was submitted by the school that it was a bona fide mistake on their part that happened without any intention. School further informed that they had already compensated the petitioner by paying him Rs. 1.10 Lakhs through demand draft.

The plea was disposed of. 

Title: Arman v Central Board of Secondary Education & Ors.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Raj) 273

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