Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 21 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Baijnath Ramnaresh College of Technology filed Writ Petition (Civil) Nos. 863/2026 and 867/2026 under Article 32, seeking an extension of the cut‑off date for granting affiliation with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University for the 2026‑27 academic year.
- Respondents: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University and others.
- The college claimed it had been offering B.Tech and MBA programmes for a long time, but the record showed it applied as a “new institution” for the 2026‑27 year.
- The Court expressed serious objection to the petitions being filed without full disclosure and correct facts.
- Interim Application IA No. 229895/2026 sought an extension of time to complete the affiliation and admission process for the same academic year and was considered alongside the writ petitions.
Final Outcome
- Both writ petitions are dismissed with costs of ₹1,00,000 to be paid to the Supreme Court Bar Association within two weeks.
- IA No. 229895/2026 and the associated miscellaneous application are dismissed; all pending applications are ordered disposed.
Topics: Affiliation, Higher Education, Legal Dispute