Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 09-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: State of Rajasthan & others; Respondents: M/S Sri Satya Sai University of Technology and Medical Sciences (Sehore) & others.
- The petition challenged the High Court of Madhya Pradesh’s judgment dated 10‑Feb‑2026 which restrained Rajasthan police from taking coercive action against the university and its officials and prohibited compelling the university officials to appear before them.
- The High Court order was stayed by the Supreme Court at the first hearing, leading to the arrest of three persons.
- Applications filed by the parties (IA Nos. 185804‑185807/2026) sought exemption from filing documents, permission to file additional facts, and permission to file a lengthy list of dates.
Final Outcome
1. The Supreme Court declared the impugned High Court order dated 10‑Feb‑2026 defunct and inoperative.
2. The Special Leave Petition is disposed, with liberty granted to the parties to pursue appropriate remedies before the High Court.
3. Any pending applications, if any, are ordered to stand closed.
Topics: Judicial Review, Higher Education, Police Authority