VARUN SAINI & ORS. versus GURU GOBI ND SINGH INDRAPRASHTHA UNIVERSITY

VARUN SAINI & ORS. versus GURU GOBI ND SINGH INDRAPRASHTHA UNIVERSITY

Relief sought and the solution offered by the University are accepted in the larger public interest. Time for online counselling is extended for 2014-15, subject to strict directions to avoid recurrence. In subsequent years, schedule fixed in Parshvanath Charitable Trust case to be strictly followed. Students already admitted may not participate in supplementary counselling; only vacant seats to be filled from eligible CET qualified students.

Parties
Petitioner: Varun Saini & Ors; Respondent: Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
16 October 2014
Procedural Posture
Writ Petition (civil) / Final Disposition
Outcome
Writ Petitions disposed of
Legal Topics
Technical Courses, Admission Schedule, Counselling in Educational Institutions
Education Law Technical Courses Admission Schedule Counselling in Educational Institutions

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Parties

Varun Saini & Ors

Petitioner

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Writ Petition (civil) / Final Disposition

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the schedule pertaining to approval and admission by AICTE and University should be strictly adhered to
  2. 2 Whether supplementary counselling after the cutoff date is permissible
  3. 3 How to resolve recurring issues in technical course admissions

Ratio Decidendi

Relief sought and the solution offered by the University are accepted in the larger public interest. Time for online counselling is extended for 2014-15, subject to strict directions to avoid recurrence. In subsequent years, schedule fixed in Parshvanath Charitable Trust case to be strictly followed. Students already admitted may not participate in supplementary counselling; only vacant seats to be filled from eligible CET qualified students.

Court Disposition

Writ Petitions disposed of

Orders

  • Time extended for carrying out on-line counselling till October 21, 2014.
  • Students already admitted cannot participate in supplementary counselling; those attending classes without counselling are eligible for supplementary counselling.