Education Law

Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Order on School Teacher Termination: Shubham Bahuuddeshiya Sanstha vs. Dnyaneshwar Daigavhane (2017)

Can a High Court set aside a School Tribunal’s order based on internal disputes within a school’s management? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case involving the termination of a school teacher. This case highlights the importance of adhering to legal procedures and deciding cases based on merit, not internal […]

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Supreme Court Upholds Kerala’s Medical Admission Policy: Non-Keralites’ Eligibility Challenged (24 August 2017)

Can a state government prioritize its residents for medical college admissions? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case concerning admissions to medical colleges in Kerala. This case highlights the tension between state-level preferences and the rights of non-residents to access education. The judgment was delivered by a bench of Justices

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Supreme Court Upholds NEET Admission Schedule: Maharishi Markandeshwar University Case (2017)

LEGAL ISSUE: Adherence to the NEET admission schedule for medical and dental postgraduate courses. CASE TYPE: Education Law, specifically relating to medical admissions. Case Name: Ashish Ranjan and Ors. vs. Union of India and Ors. Judgment Date: 19th June 2017 Date of the Judgment: 19th June 2017 Citation: Not available in the provided document. Judges:

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NEET Upheld: Supreme Court Decision on National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Medical Admissions (2013)

LEGAL ISSUE: Validity of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for medical admissions. CASE TYPE: Education Law, Constitutional Law. Case Name: Christian Medical College Vellore & Ors vs. Union of India and Ors. Judgment Date: 18 July 2013 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 18 July 2013 Citation: Not Available Judges: Altamas Kabir, CJI and Vikramajit Sen,

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Supreme Court mandates prior RBI consultation for Cooperative Bank board supersession: State of M.P. vs. Sanjay Nagayach (2013)

Date of the Judgment: May 16, 2013 Citation: (2013) INSC 371 Judges: K. S. Radhakrishnan, J. and Dipak Misra, J. Can a state cooperative authority supersede a cooperative bank’s board of directors without consulting the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in a case concerning the District

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Supreme Court settles criteria for Professor appointment in Universities: B.C. Mylarappa vs. Dr. R. Venkatasubbaiah (2008)

“`html Date of the Judgment: October 03, 2008 Citation: [Not Available in Source] Judges: Tarun Chatterjee, J., Harjit Singh Bedi, J. Can prior experience as a Research Assistant be considered equivalent to postgraduate teaching experience when applying for the post of Professor in a University? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in

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Supreme Court clarifies medical college admission rules in Maharashtra: State of Maharashtra & Ors. vs. Sneha Satyanarayan Agrawal & Ors. (2008)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: October 1, 2008 Citation: Where available, provide the case citation in the Indian Supreme Court (INSC) format. Judges: K.G. Balakrishnan, CJI, P. Sathasivam, J. When a student seeks admission to a medical college, how should the rules regarding state and regional quotas be applied? The Supreme Court of India addressed

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Supreme Court Orders Decision on School Appointment Based on Merit: Commr. & Director of School Edu. vs. V.D. Dhanalakshmi (2008)

Date of the Judgment: September 17, 2008 Citation: [Citation not available in the provided text] Judges: Justice Tarun Chatterjee, Justice Dr. Mukunda Kam Sharma In a case concerning the appointment of a teacher, the Supreme Court addressed whether the authorities should approve the appointment of the first respondent based on the recommendations made by the

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Supreme Court Upholds Merit in Admissions: Mahatma Gandhi University vs. Gis Jose (2008)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 8, 2008 Case Citation: SLP (C) No. 3569 of 2007 Judges: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ashok Bhan and Hon’ble Mr. Justice V.S. Sirpurkar; Judgment delivered by Hon’ble Mr. Justice V.S. Sirpurkar Should educational institutions compromise on admission criteria to accommodate students? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question

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Supreme Court Review: Re-examining the Appointment of Teachers in Aided Institutions: State of West Bengal vs. Brahmo Samaj Education Society (31st July 2008)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: 31st July 2008 The Supreme Court of India decided to review its earlier judgment in Brahmo Samaj Education Society & Ors. Vs. State of West Bengal & Ors., (2004) 6 SCC 224. The central question revolved around the extent of autonomy that aided minority institutions have in appointing teachers, particularly

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Supreme Court Directs Regularization of MBBS Admission Under NRI Quota: Kunal Pankaj Kumar Shah vs. Justice R.J. Shah (Retd.) (28 July 2008)

Can a student, provisionally admitted to an MBBS course under the NRI quota, have their admission regularized if a seat becomes available? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in the case of Kunal Pankaj Kumar Shah vs. Justice R.J. Shah (Retd.) Admission Committee and Ors., where an MBBS student sought regularization of his

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