Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 01-10-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 29940/2024 filed by University of Delhi against Union of India & others.
  • Origin: Arising from impugned final judgment and order dated 19-02-2024 in WP(C) No. 2390/2015 passed by the High Court of Delhi.
  • Interim Applications: IA No. 284633/2026 seeking condonation of delay in filing; IA No. 284636/2026 seeking condonation of delay in refiling/curing the application.
  • Counsel: For petitioner – Mr. Mohinder Jit Singh, Advocate on Record (AOR). No counsel listed for respondents.
  • Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Vikram Nath and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Mehta.

Order

  • The Court condoned the delay in filing IA No. 284633/2026 and the delay in refiling/curing IA No. 284636/2026.
  • The Court directed that a notice be issued.
  • The matter was tagged with Special Leave Petition (C) No. 12489 of 2026.
  • Assistant Registrar‑cum‑PS: Neetu Khajuria; Assistant Registrar: Ranjana Shailey.

Final Outcome

  • Delay in both interim applications is formally condoned, allowing the petition to proceed.
  • A notice will be issued to the respondents, and the case is now linked to SLP(C) No.12489/2026 for further procedural handling.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Higher Education