(1.) The present group of writ petitions have been filed by the petitioners, inter alia, challenging action of cancellation of their school admissions on the ground that their caste(s) do not find mention in the list of backward classes issued by the Central Government.
(2.) As all the writ petitions involve common facts and questions of law, they are being disposed of conjointly. However, for the purpose of narration, facts of SBCWP No.7473/2020, Harshita Vs. Union of India, are being taken into consideration.
(3.) Before adverting to the casespecific facts, it will be apt to adumbrate the features of the schools in question:-