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Educational institutions in India are facing a complex legal landscape, as evidenced by multiple Supreme Court and High Court rulings. Several cases involving land disputes and staff regularization are progressing, impacting institutions like Alaranath Dhanda College and Panchayat Samiti Degree College. Simultaneously, Zee Learn is proceeding with its annual general meeting, while the Integral University case has been adjourned. Government initiatives continue to expand, with UIDAI completing biometric updates for millions of students and the Skill India Mission training over 6 crore individuals, reflecting ongoing efforts to improve access and quality within the education sector.
Alaranath Dhanda College Decree Quashed
Supreme Court allowed appeal and set aside the ex‑parte decree dated 1 July 2000 concerning the 1978 gift deed.
The decree, issued after a 1989 suit challenging the gift deed, remained unexecuted for
Alaranath Dhanda Mahavidyalaya Wins Supreme Court Appeal
Supreme Court granted special leave to appeal filed by The Alaranath Dhanda Mulaka Mahavidyalaya against High Court of Orissa's 18‑09‑2019 order.
The bench comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and Nongmei
Zee Learn Board Approves 16th AGM on September 25, 2026
Zee Learn Limited intimates exchanges of board approval for its 16th Annual General Meeting scheduled for September 25, 2026.
The AGM will be conducted through Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual
Supreme Court Dismisses Army Institute SLP
Supreme Court heard Army Institute of Technology's Special Leave Petition against High Court judgment dated 06‑03‑2026.
The Court condoned delay in filing but declined to entertain the petition, leadi
Odisha HC Directs Dept to Review Salary Claim
The High Court of Odisha disposed of writ petition filed by Smt. Kshiroda Moharaj, a sociology lecturer, at admission stage without merit assessment.
The petitioner sought release of salary components
Odisha Higher Education to Review Staff Regularization
Petitioners (teaching and non‑teaching staff of Panchayat Samiti Degree College, Roth, Bolangir) sought regularization of services under Grant‑in‑Aid Order 1994.
Court referenced similar FAO No.509 of
Gandhi Institute Nursing NOC Reconsideration Order
The High Court of Odisha directed DMET to allow Gandhi Institute of Nursing to rectify NOC deficiencies between 17‑24 August 2026.
DMET must reconsider the institute’s application by 11 September 2026
Surabala School Staff Salary Review Ordered
The Odisha High Court disposed the writ petition of Surabala High School staff at admission stage without addressing merits.
Petitioners sought release of salary components under the 1994 Grant-in-Aid
Odisha HC Orders Review of Demonstrator Regularization
Odisha High Court disposed writ petition by Sandhya Rani Satpathy seeking regularization as Demonstrator in Home Science at Biren Mitra College.
Court directed Commissioner‑cum‑Secretary of School and
Odisha High Court Directs Regularisation of School Teachers
The Odisha High Court heard a writ petition by teaching staff of Sri Maa U.P.(M.E.) School seeking regularisation under 1994 Grant‑in‑Aid Order.
The court disposed the petition at admission stage, wit
Beersheba School Writ Petition Disposed, Representation Allowed
Uttarakhand High Court heard Beersheba School's challenge to a municipal ban on heavy school buses on Hira Dungri Road, Almora.
Petitioner argued the school has operated since 1993 with bus access, cl
Jagdish Chandra Pant Employment Termination Order
Petitioner Jagdish Chandra Pant, an Instructor (Fitter) at a Government ITI since Sep 2015, challenged termination notice dated 22 June 2026.
The court noted the vacancy was filled by regular appointm
Supreme Court Orders Degree Release for Cynthia Charlie
Supreme Court condoned delay, granted special leave, and allowed appeals filed by Cynthia Julious Charlie against the Vice Chancellor and university.
Court directed the university to announce 6th and
Integral University SLP Adjourned to Sep 2026
Supreme Court heard Integral University & Ors' SLP against Gani Mohammad Khan, challenging a 01‑04‑2025 High Court judgment.
Petition stems from WRIT‑A No.2000716/2009 issued by the Allahabad High Cou
Punjab Sues St. Soldier College, SLP Filed
Supreme Court heard Punjab's SLP petitions against St. Soldier College on 17 Aug 2026.
Court ordered notice to respondents, tagged case with SLP (C) No.21617/2024, and rejected interim relief.
Petitio
UIDAI Completes 2 Crore Biometric Updates for Students
UIDAI completed over 2 crore mandatory biometric updates for school children aged 5-17 years through a nationwide drive.
The initiative covered 1.56 lakh schools using UDISE+ integration and school-le
India Youth Development Programs Achieve Significant Scale
Government reports 2.22 crore youth registered on MY Bharat platform with 1.52 lakh volunteering opportunities as of July 2026.
Education system serves 24.72 crore students across 14.67 lakh schools w
India UDISE+ 2025–26 School Education Report
UDISE+ 2025–26 report covers 14.67 lakh schools, 1.03 crore teachers, and 24.72 crore students, showing improved access and infrastructure.
Gross Enrolment Ratio reached 71.7% at Secondary stage with
India Youth Development Initiatives Progress Report 2026
Government reports 2.22 crore youth registered on MY Bharat platform for volunteering and skilling opportunities as of July 2026.
Education system serves 24.72 crore students across 14.67 lakh schools
India UDISE+ 2025-26 School Education Report
UDISE+ 2025-26 report covers 14.67 lakh schools, 1.03 crore teachers, and 24.72 crore students across India's education system.
Key improvements include favorable 24:1 pupil-teacher ratio, reduced dro
Supreme Court Dismisses Appeals on Teacher Pay Rules
Supreme Court dismissed appeals by private unaided institutions challenging High Court order fixing teacher pay under Maharashtra 1981 Rules.
Court held writ petitions are maintainable as teaching dut
Siyaram Education Society Appeal Dismissed by SC
Supreme Court heard Civil Appeal No.10063/2026 filed by Siyaram Education Society against Chhaya Dhave & others.
The bench comprising Justices Manoj Misra and Vijay Bishnoi granted leave and dismissed
Supreme Court Stays Order Against Chouksey College
Petitioner Chouksey Engineering College filed Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 28091/2026 against the judgment and order dated 15‑07‑2026 passed by the High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur, which was
Karnataka Nursing Association SLP Not Taken Up
Supreme Court listed SLP No.23948/2023 filed by Karnataka Nursing Association versus State of Karnataka for hearing on 17‑Aug‑2026.
The petition challenges the High Court's final judgment dated 6‑Jan‑
ECI Launches Electoral Literacy Clubs 2.0 Initiative
Election Commission launched ELC 2.0 to promote electoral literacy among students across India's educational institutions.
The initiative targets 15 lakh schools with 25 crore students and 70,000 high
Supreme Court Dismisses Pooja Singh Writ
Supreme Court heard Writ Petition No. 971/2026 filed by Pooja Singh against Sri Lal Bahadur Shastri Sanskrit University on 17 Aug 2026.
Petition sought relief under Article 32, but petitioner later re
India UDISE+ 2025-26 School Education Progress Report
UDISE+ 2025-26 report covers 14.67 lakh schools, 1.03 crore teachers, and 24.72 crore students, showing improved educational metrics.
Gross Enrolment Ratio reached 71.7% at Secondary stage with favora
Baba Farid University Review Petition Dismissed
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences filed a Review Petition (C) No. 30390/2026 challenging the Supreme Court’s SLP order.
The Court, comprising Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan, condoned
NFSC Fellowship Aids Priyanga G's Ph.D. Research
Ministry of Social Justice highlights NFSC fellowship supporting Priyanga G's Ph.D. research.
Fellowship provided ₹10,000-15,000 for research materials and enabled international conference attendance.
PM Modi Attends IIT Delhi 57th Convocation Ceremony
PM Narendra Modi physically attended IIT Delhi's 57th convocation, expressing satisfaction after previous virtual participation during COVID.
Modi urged graduates to dream big, embrace challenges, and
PM Modi Addresses IIT Delhi Convocation on Viksit Bharat
PM Modi delivered the convocation address at IIT Delhi, focusing on India's technological self-reliance and youth's role in national development.
Announced ₹1 lakh crore funding for research through N
PM Modi Addresses IIT Delhi Convocation on Self-Reliance
PM Modi addressed IIT Delhi's 57th convocation, emphasizing national self-reliance and youth empowerment as foundations for Viksit Bharat.
He highlighted emerging sectors including space, semiconducto
PM Modi Inaugurates Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre
PM Modi inaugurated the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre (Viveka Smaraka) in Mysuru, emphasizing youth development and cultural preservation.
Highlighted India's economic growth driven by youth
PM Modi Inaugurates Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre
PM Modi inaugurated the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre in Mysuru, emphasizing youth empowerment and cultural preservation.
Highlighted India's youth-driven economic achievements including fas
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme Improves Child Sex Ratio
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme addresses child sex ratio and girl child empowerment through multi-ministerial convergence.
Sex Ratio at Birth improved from 918 (2014-15) to 929 (2025-26) nationally pe
Hi-Tech Nursing College Writ Disposed; NOC Review Directed
The Odisha High Court disposed W.P.(C) No.17798/2026 filed by Hi-Tech School and College of Nursing seeking mandamus for NOC renewal for 2026‑27.
The court found the issue identical to W.P.(C) No.7990
Odisha Director Ordered to Review Staff Regularisation
The High Court of Odisha disposed of the writ petition at admission stage without addressing merits.
Petitioners, teaching and non‑teaching staff of Jaleswar Women’s Degree College, sought regularisat
Udhab Charan High School Salary Claim Directed
Petitioners (teaching and non‑teaching staff of Udhab Charan High School, Jajpur) sought release of salary components under the 1994 Grant‑in‑Aid Order.
Court referenced similar FAO No.509/2014 case u
Kanapur High School Staff Salary Release Order
Odisha High Court heard a writ petition by Kanapur High School staff seeking release of salary components under the 1994 Grant‑in‑Aid Order.
Petitioners cited the FAO No.509 of 2014 case, upheld by th
Odisha HC Orders Salary Review for Sarbodya
Teaching and non‑teaching staff of Sarbodya Bidyapitha High School petitioned for release of salary components under Grant‑in‑Aid Order 1994.
Court referenced similar case FAO No.509 of 2014, upheld b
High Court Orders Review of Dubey's Pension
The Calcutta High Court disposed W.P.A. 1366/2026, directing Cooch Behar University to examine pension claim of retired Prof. Dubey.
The petitioner was superannuated on August 31, 2025 and alleges non
Odisha HC Directs Salary Review for Utkalmani School
High Court of Odisha disposed of writ petition of Utkalmani Gopabandhu Vidyapitha headmaster seeking salary release under 1994 Grant-in-Aid order.
Court referenced similar FAO No.509 of 2014 case uphe
Odisha HC Orders Release for Ayodhya Staff
The High Court of Odisha disposed of the writ petition at admission stage without addressing merits.
Petitioners, teaching and non‑teaching staff of Ayodhya Bidyapitha, sought release of salary compon
Odisha Nursing Colleges NOC Reconsideration Order
The Odisha High Court disposed of five writ petitions filed by nursing colleges seeking NOC/renewal for academic session 2026‑27.
Court directed institutions to rectify deficiencies, submit fire safet
Supreme Court Dismisses Gavit Suka SLP, Condones Delay
Supreme Court heard Special Leave Petition filed by Gavit Gulabsing Suka against Swami Vivekanand Shikshan Sanstha's Bombay High Court judgment dated 20‑01‑2026.
The Court, after hearing counsel, cond
Supreme Court Dismisses SLP vs Maharashtra Academy
The Supreme Court heard Special Leave Petition 20252/2026 filed by Jose Antonio De Mello & others against Maharashtra Academy.
Court condoned delay in filing but declined to interfere with the High Co
NIT Ambedkar Appeal Adjourned; No Respondent Appearance
Supreme Court heard a miscellaneous application in Civil Appeal No.11893/2014 on 12 Aug 2026 involving Dr. B.R. Ambedkar NIT as petitioner.
Respondents Ashok Kumar & others failed to appear even in th
Satyanarayana Pharmacy College Gets 2‑Week Extension
Supreme Court heard a civil contempt petition filed by Satyanarayana College of Pharmacy against Anil Mittal on 12‑Aug‑2026.
Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, sitting in chamber, granted the petiti
Calcutta Institute Writ Dismissed for Default
The Calcutta High Court dismissed WPA 25445 of 2024 for default as petitioners failed to appear on Aug 10‑11, 2026.
Respondent numbers 3 to 6 were represented, while no counsel appeared for the petiti
Orissa HC Orders Dept to Review Regularisation Claim
The High Court of Orissa dismissed the writ petition at the admission stage, refraining from expressing any opinion on the merits.
The petitioner from Maharishi Dayananda Degree College sought regular
DSJ Keep Learning Q1 FY27 Net Profit Rs 10.36 Lakh
DSJ Keep Learning reported unaudited Q1 FY27 standalone net profit of Rs 10.36 lakh, a significant decline from Rs 30.03 lakh in Q1 FY26.
Revenue from operations fell sharply to Rs 111.25 lakh from Rs
Physicswallah Acquires Remaining 10% Stake in BIGPL
Physicswallah board approves acquisition of remaining 10% stake in subsidiary Bharat Innovations Global Private Limited for zero consideration.
The transaction will make BIGPL a wholly-owned subsidiar
Physicswallah Appoints Anoop Mittal Independent Director
Physicswallah appoints Anoop Kumar Mittal as Non-Executive Independent Director for five-year term effective August 14, 2026.
Mittal brings four decades of infrastructure experience including former C
PM YASASVI Scholarship Supports OBC Student Engineering
Ministry of Social Justice highlights PM YASASVI scholarship success story of Prince Yadav.
₹1,15,400 financial assistance enabled OBC student to pursue B.Tech at MANIT Bhopal without loans.
Scholarsh
Ministry Tribal Affairs EMRS Scheme 728 Schools Approved
Ministry of Tribal Affairs implements Eklavya Model Residential School scheme providing quality education to tribal students with 728 schools approved nationwide.
508 EMRS schools currently functional
UGC Funding Totals ₹90.05B Over Five Years
Ministry of Education released ₹90,051.94 crore to UGC from 2021-22 to 2025-26, with utilization rates exceeding 99% annually.
UGC allocated ₹73,148.65 crore to Central Universities and ₹2,743.04 cror
Ministry Reports 1.17 Lakh Schools Have Special Educators
Ministry of Education details state-wise availability of special educators for 2.21 million Children with Special Needs (CwSN) in Indian schools.
Samagra Shiksha scheme provides financial assistance f
INSPIRE Programme Supported 242,867 Students in 2025-26
INSPIRE Programme nurtures scientific talent through four components: MANAK for school innovation, SHE scholarships, PhD fellowships, and faculty fellowships.
Annual support includes 49,805 MANAK inno
INSPIRE-SHE Scholarship Scheme Achieves Annual Targets
Ministry of Science & Technology confirms annual scholarship targets met under INSPIRE-SHE scheme for higher education research.
Uttar Pradesh had highest selections (61,165) and applications (44,628)
ICMR S.H.I.N.E. 2026 Science Outreach for 30,000 Students
ICMR organizes second edition of S.H.I.N.E. 2026 program across 83 locations nationwide on August 11-12, 2026.
Approximately 30,000 students from Grades 9-12 will participate in laboratory tours and i
ICMR SHINE 2026 Engages 30,000 Students in Health Research
ICMR launched SHINE 2026 program across 83 locations nationwide to expose school students to health research on August 11-12.
Approximately 30,000 students from Grades 9-12 will participate in laborat
Ministry Tribal Affairs DBT Portal Scholarship Disbursement
Ministry of Tribal Affairs utilizes DBT Tribal Portal for monitoring pre-matric and post-matric scholarship schemes with state/UT data integration.
Implementation of SNA SPARSH Model enables just-in-t
Ministry Tribal Affairs Tamil Nadu Schemes ₹244.6Cr
Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs released ₹244.6 crore across 15 schemes for Tamil Nadu's tribal development over FY2024-2026.
Post-Matric Scholarship received highest funding at ₹71.33 crore benefiti
Agriculture Ministry Releases Rs 21.35 Crore Student Scholarships
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched DBT-based scholarship disbursement of Rs 21.35 crore to 6,000+ agriculture students.
The National Scholarship Portal initiative aims to elimin