Authority: High Court of Judicature at Patna

Order Date: 15 September 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: K.S. College of Professional Education, represented by Director Nitish Singh (no counsel appeared).
  • Respondents: The State of Bihar; Principal Secretary, Education Department, Government of Bihar; the Chancellor, Universities of Bihar (through Principal Secretary to Governor); Patliputra University and its Registrar; Nalanda Open University and its Registrar‑Cum‑State Nodal Officer.
  • The petition (Case No. 3200 of 2021) sought relief under civil writ jurisdiction against the above respondents.
  • The matter was first taken up on 08‑09‑2026, where the Court observed that the petition had become infructuous due to lack of representation.
  • On 15‑09‑2026, despite repeated calls, no counsel appeared for the petitioner.
  • Respondent counsel submitted that, prima facie, the relief sought required no adjudication and the petition was infructuous.

Final Outcome

  • The writ petition is dismissed as having become infructuous. No further directions or orders were issued.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Education Sector