Banastali Vidyapith vs NCTE: Affidavit Deadline

Authority: Supreme Court of India, Partial Court Working Days Bench (Hon'ble Mr. Justice K.V. Viswanathan & Hon'ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe)

Order Date: 07-07-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: Banastali Vidyapith filed Writ Petition(s) (Civil) No. 762/2026 and 768/2026 seeking stay orders.
• Respondent: National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).
• Counsel for petitioners: Ms. Shagufa Salim, AOR Mr. Gaurav Arora.
• Counsel for respondent: Ms. Geetanjali Mohan.
• Respondent requested a one‑week extension to file counter‑affidavits in both matters.

Final Outcome

• The Court granted the extension; counter‑affidavit must be filed on or before 13 July 2026.
• Petitioners stated that counselling will begin on 15 July 2026.
• The matters are listed for hearing on 14 July 2026.

Topics: Procedural Order, Education Regulation