Supreme Court Dismisses NTA Writ, Allows Withdrawal

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 04 August 2026 (original order); 07 August 2026 (modification order)

Case Overview

• Petitioners: Rishi Kailash & Ors.
• Respondents: National Testing Agency & Ors.
• Petition filed under Article 32 of the Constitution of India seeking relief against the National Testing Agency.
• Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sri Narasimha, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe.
• Counsel for petitioners: Mr. Abhisht Hela, Adv. Mr. Vishal Arun Mishra, AOR.
• No counsel listed for respondents.
• On 04.08.2026 the Court heard counsel and expressed that it was not inclined to entertain the petition, ordering dismissal.
• Petitioners later sought permission to withdraw the writ to pursue an alternative remedy before the High Court; the request was made on 07.08.2026 and digitally signed by Registrar Jayant Kumar Arora (signature not verified).

Final Outcome

• The Court modified its earlier order, granting leave to withdraw the writ petition.
• The writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn, allowing petitioners to approach the High Court for relief.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Article 32