Authority: High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh
Order Date: 15 July 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Appellant – Suman Kumari Kumari; Respondents – National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (Deemed to be University) through its Registrar and others.
- Nature of Proceeding: Appeal against the judgment/order dated 30‑April‑2026 passed by the learned Single Judge in CWP No.5546 of 2024.
- Key Allegations/Issues: Senior Counsel for the appellant argued that the Single Judge did not address arguments regarding the appellant’s qualifications, which the appellant claims are sufficient to render her eligible. The counsel also contended that certain facts recorded in the judgment were beyond the pleadings.
- Relief Sought: The appellant sought (i) condonation of a four‑day delay in filing the appeal, (ii) liberty to file a review petition before the Single Judge on all possible grounds, and (iii) liberty to file a further appeal if necessary.
Court’s Reasoning & Order
- The Court examined the application for condoning the delay and, considering the contents of the application, allowed the four‑day delay in filing the appeal.
- The Court ordered that the appellant be granted liberty to file a review petition before the learned Single Judge and, if required, to file a subsequent appeal.
Final Outcome
- The four‑day delay in filing the appeal is condoned.
- The appellant is granted liberty to file a review petition and, if needed, a further appeal.
Topics: Court Proceedings, Higher Education