Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 17 July 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Aarya Mantri (petitioner) versus State of Maharashtra & others; Sinhgad Technical Education Society (applicant) on behalf of students of Sinhgad Dental College.
- Origin: Miscellaneous Application No.2018/2026 arising from Civil Appeal No.8088/2026 and earlier order dated 22 May 2026.
- Counsel argued that paragraph 7 of the 22‑May‑2026 order should continue to apply, making the later Circular dated 30 June 2026 and Letter dated 2 July 2026 irrelevant to the 599 students enrolled for the 2025‑26 academic year.
- The Court noted that only 16 students fall under the 25 June 2026 order, as the remaining students have already transferred to other institutions.
- The bench hearing the matter comprised Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice R. Mahadevan.
Final Outcome
- The Court reiterated paragraph 7 of the 22‑May‑2026 order, permitting all 599 students to continue their respective courses, appear for examinations, and have results declared.
- The Circular dated 30‑June‑2026 and the Letter dated 2‑July‑2026 are declared not applicable to these students.
- The Miscellaneous Application is disposed of, and any pending applications are also stood disposed.
Topics: Education, Supreme Court Order