Bombay High Court

CONVENT OF JESUS and MARY CO. ST. FELIX SCHOOL andANR.versusMRS. VIOLET CHRISTOPER ANCHI

Decided: 18 April 2026
Disposal: Allowed
Bench: M M SATHAYE

Holding

The Court allowed the amendment of the writ petition as no opposition was filed and the amendment was within the permissible scope.

Summary

The petitioners, Convent of Jesus and Mary c/o St. Felix School, filed an interim application seeking to amend their writ petition (No. 3667 of 2003). No reply was filed by the sole respondent, Mrs. Violet Christopher Anchi, who indicated she would contest the amended petition on its merits. The Court examined the application and, noting the absence of opposition and that the amendment fell within procedural rules, allowed the amendment. The amendment was to be effected by 24‑04‑2026 and the amended petition served on the respondent. The petition was then scheduled for disposal on 29‑04‑2026 at 3.00 pm.

Issues considered

Whether the amendment of the writ petition may be permitted in the absence of a respondent’s reply

Subjects

interim application
amendment of writ petition
civil procedure
high court
disposal

Judgment

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Digitally
signed by
VINA
VINA ARVIND
ARVIND KHADPE IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
KHADPE Date:
2026.04.18
17:55:09
CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
+0530

INTERIM APPLICATION NO.1751 OF 2026
IN
WRIT PETITION NO.3667 OF 2003

Convent of Jusus and Mary c/o. St.
Felix School and anr. … Petitioners
Versus
Mrs. Violet Christoper Anchi … Respondent

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Mr. A. G. Kothari for the Petitioners.

Mr. Shirish V. Pitre a/w Mr. Amol Ghuge for the sole Respondent.
***

CORAM : M.M. SATHAYE, J.
DATE : 18th APRIL, 2026
P.C. :

1. Heard the learned Advocate for the parties.

2. The Application is filed by the Petitioners – Management and

School, for amending the Writ Petition in terms of the schedule

annexed. No reply is filed.

3. The learned Advocate for the sole respondent submits that the

Respondent shall contest the amended petition on merits.

4. Accordingly, in view of the submissions and averments made in

the Application, the Application is allowed. Proposed amendment is

permitted. Amendment to be carried out till 24.04.2026. Copy of the

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amended Petition be served on the other side.

5. Place the petition for ‘disposal’ on 29.04.2026, at 3.00 pm.

(M.M. SATHAYE, J.)

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