India, Feb. 27 -- Parents of children studying at City International School, Oshiwara have filed a public interest petition (PIL) in the Bombay high court, seeking urgent intervention in the matter of its sudden closure. They say that the abrupt decision has left families in distress, as most schools have already completed admissions for the upcoming academic year.

Early this month, the school's management sent an email to parents announcing that the school would shut down from the academic year 2026-27. Around 688 students from Classes 1 to 10 are currently studying in the school. The sudden decision has left many parents shocked and concerned about their children's future.

A parent who did not want to be named said, "The PIL argues th...