Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 25-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 16123/2026 filed by Hari Prasaath R. & Ors. against the Government of Tamil Nadu & Ors., arising from the impugned final judgment dated 26-03-2026 in WP No. 26126/2022 of the Madras High Court.
  • Hearing conducted on 25-09-2026 before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe.
  • Counsel for petitioners included senior counsel S. Niranjan Reddy and a team of advocates; respondents were represented by a team of advocates led by Ms. Rupali Francesca Samuel.
  • The Court referred to a letter dated 24-09-2026 from the Dean of Government Medical College & Hospital, Cuddalore, addressed to the Director of Medical Education & Research, Kilpauk, Chennai, detailing compliance with the earlier Supreme Court order.

Findings / Directions

  • The Dean’s report stated that out of 101 students listed in the Court’s earlier order, 97 have received all original certificates (Transfer Certificate, Migration Certificate, Conduct Certificate, Consolidated Mark Sheet, Transcript, and other original certificates) after completing necessary formalities and submitting personal bonds.
  • The remaining 4 certificates have been fully verified, processed, and are ready for issuance upon the students’ reporting to the institution.
  • Regarding the 2020‑2021 batch, a total of 138 students were considered; 103 have submitted personal bonds and received No‑Arrear/Nil‑Arrear certificates, with the rest pending.
  • Senior counsel S. Niranjan Reddy submitted that consolidated marksheets have not been issued to the petitioners.
  • The Court directed the respondent counsel to seek instructions on whether consolidated marksheets have been issued to the petitioners and to report back before the next hearing.

Final Outcome

  • The matter was listed for further hearing on 26-10-2026, with the specific instruction that respondent counsel must obtain and provide clarification regarding the issuance of consolidated marksheets.

Topics: Student Certification, Court Order