Court Dismisses Mahatma Gandhi SLP, Condones Delay

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 01-10-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: Mahatma Gandhi University & Anr.; Respondents: Sheela Venugopal & Ors.
• The petition arose from the impugned final judgment and order dated 19‑12‑2025 passed by the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam (WA No.1335/2024).
• Petitioners filed Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No.37692/2026 seeking to challenge the High Court order and submitted interim applications IA No.294606/2026 (condonation of delay in filing), IA No.294613/2026 (condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects), and IA No.294609/2026 (exemption from filing O.T.).
• The matter was heard before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice Aravind Kumar and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vipul M. Pancholi, with counsel for both sides listed.

Final Outcome

1. The Court condoned the petitioner's delay in filing and refiling the interim applications.

2. The Court found no grounds to interfere with the High Court’s judgment and order dated 19‑12‑2025.

3. Consequently, the Special Leave Petition stands dismissed in its entirety.

4. Any pending applications, if existent, are ordered to stand disposed of.

Topics: Judicial Review, Procedural Relief