Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 21-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore; Respondents: Prachi Agrawal & Anr.
- The petition arises from an impugned final judgment and order dated 28-07-2025 passed by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Indore (WP No. 28670/2024).
- Multiple interlocutory applications were filed: IA No. 327851/2025 (condonation of delay in filing), IA No. 327852/2025 (condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects), IA No. 77694/2026 (exemption from filing O.T.), IA No. 327853/2025 (exemption from filing O.T.).
- Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Sarvam Ritam Khare (AOR), Mr. Kushagra Sharma (AOR), Adv. Mr. Saransh Maheshwari.
- Counsel for respondents: Mr. Divyakant Lahoti (AOR), Ms. Vindhya Mehra (AOR), Adv. Ms. Shubhi Vijaywargiya.
- The Court was constituted by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe.
Final Outcome
- The Court condoned the delay in filing and refiling the Special Leave Petition.
- It noted that the respondent completed her law degree in 2022 and that the High Court's judgment had already been implemented; therefore, interference under Article 136 of the Constitution is not warranted.
- The Court expressed disapproval of the High Court’s approach in allowing the writ petition and kept the substantial question of law open for consideration in an appropriate future case, clarifying that the High Court’s decision shall not be treated as precedent.
- The petitioner was directed to release the final marksheet incorporating the revised results of the First and Second Semesters within six weeks from the date of this order.
- With these directions, the Special Leave Petition and any accompanying interlocutory applications were disposed of.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Higher Education