Telangana HC raps Nasr School; orders it to reinstate injured student

The Telangana High Court ordered Nasr School, Khairtabad, to reinstate a Class VIII girl expelled after a ceiling fan accident caused her partial loss of eyesight. The court termed the school’s action unjustified and directed non-discrimination against the student

Hyderabad: Justice Surepalli Nanda of the Telangana High Court on Friday came down heavily on the management of Nasr School, Khairtabad, and directed it to immediately reinstate a Class VIII girl student who had been expelled after a ceiling fan fell on her in the classroom, causing serious injury and partial loss of eyesight.

The court was hearing a writ petition filed by the student challenging the school’s action in removing her through a letter dated August 25, 2025, without giving her any opportunity of hearing or representation. Petitioner’s counsel Asad Hussain contended that the school management acted in complete disregard of ongoing proceedings before the State Commission and National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, both of which had taken cognizance of the incident.

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He pointed out that an FIR was registered against the school management at Khairtabad Police Station for negligence in maintaining classroom safety, which led to the incident on June 30, 2025. He further submitted that ironically, instead of providing support to the injured student, the school expelled her mid-academic year, causing severe emotional and academic hardship.

Taking note of these circumstances, Justice Nanda observed that the school’s action was unjustified and contrary to law.

The court directed the management to allow the girl to resume her regular classes as a bona fide student and instructed that she must not face any form of discrimination. The school management has been directed to file its counter by November 7, 2025.