Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 06-10-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Andhra University & Ors.
- Respondents: Prof. M. Viveknanda Murthy & Anr.
- Origin: Special Leave to Appeal (SLP) petitions No(s). 16792‑16793/2024 arising from impugned final judgment and order dated 03‑05‑2023 in WA No. 854/2008 and 07‑05‑2024 in IA No. 2/2023 of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amravati.
- Related interim applications: IA No. 143818/2024 (exemption from filing copy of impugned judgment) and IA No. 59738/2025 (vacating stay).
- Interim order dated 19‑07‑2024 was extended repeatedly to remain in force until the next listing.
Order
- The matter could not be taken up for hearing on 06‑10‑2026 due to paucity of time.
- The interim order of 19‑07‑2024 continues to operate.
- The case is listed for further hearing on 15‑12‑2026 before Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Manmohan.
Final Outcome
- No substantive merits were decided; the proceedings are adjourned to 15‑12‑2026.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Higher Education Litigation