Students Were Not at Fault, Should Not Pay — (2026) INSC 488
The students were admitted through a valid State counselling process to SRMCH. They are innocent victims of the Trust's regulatory violations.
Soumya Ranjan Panda v. Subhalaxmi Dash — (2026) INSC 488Core Argument
The students were admitted through a valid State counselling process to SRMCH. They are innocent victims of the Trust's regulatory violations. Having been compelled to transfer mid-course under court orders, they should not be burdened with additional fees at this belated stage.
Key Precedents
- Hind Charitable Trust v. Union of India, W.P.(Civil) No. 469 of 2014 (order dated 18 September 2014) — The Supreme Court directed that students admitted pursuant to the order shall pay fees at Government rates 'till the students so admitted pass out', indicating the interim arrangement was intended to cover the entire course duration.
- Hind Charitable Trust v. Union of India, order dated 24 September 2014 — Clarified that fees chargeable shall be at the same rates as applicable to Government medical colleges 'till the students so admitted pass out'.
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