Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 02 September 2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: State of Bihar & Ors. (Petitioner) vs Indira Gandhi Mahila Mahavidyalaya (Respondent).
  • Origin: Appeal against the final judgment and order dated 18‑09‑2024 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Patna in CWJC No. 21107/2021.
  • Interim Applications: IA No. 29997/2025 seeking exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment; IA No. 29998/2025 seeking exemption from filing other documents (O.T.).
  • Counsel: Petitioner's counsel – Mr. Manish Kumar, AoR; Mr. Shivam Singh, AoR; Adv. Mr. Kumar Saurav. Respondent's counsel – Mr. Pankaj Bhagat, AoR; Mr. Vipul Joshi, AoR; Adv. Ms. Nikky Kumari.
  • Interim Order: An interim order dated 24‑02‑2025 was extended repeatedly to remain in force until the next listing.

Final Outcome

  • The Court granted the respondent’s prayer to list the matter for further hearing on 17 September 2026.
  • The earlier interim order dated 24 February 2025 continues to operate until that next listing date.

Topics: Special Leave to Appeal, Court Listing, Education Dispute