The High Court of Andhra Pradesh disposed of a writ petition challenging the refusal to award a Ph.D. degree, holding the matter square. it was covered by an earlier order directing the University to complete the process within three months.
Directing the University to award Ph.D. degree within three months as per earlier order.
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THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH :: AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction)
WEDNESDAY ,THE FOURTEENTH DAY OF FEBRUARY TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FOUR
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE SMT JUSTICE V.SUJATHA
WRIT PETITION NO: 3929 OF 2024
Between:
...PETITIONER(S)
AND
...RESPONDENTS
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue an Order, Writ or Direction more particularly in the nature of writ of mandamus under Article 226 of Constitution of India declaring the action of the Respondent no.2 in not considering my representation through mail dated 09.10.2021 to award Ph.D in Education is as arbitrary, violation of principles of Natural Justice and violation Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India and issue consequential direction to the Respondent
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No.2 to award Ph.D Degree in Education with topic on “A Study of Students and Teachers attitude towards computer and their effective utilization at Secondary Schools of Gadag” and pass
Counsel for the Petitioner(s):SRI. D KISHORE KUMAR
Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION (AP)
The Court made the following:
Heard learned counsel for the petitioner as well as learned counsel appearing for the respondents.
“ In view of the above facts and circumstances of the case, the Writ Petition is disposed of directing the respondent No.2/ University to complete the process as resolved by the Executive Council of the respondent No.2/University in respect of scholars admitted prior to 11.07.2009, also, within a period of Three (03) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order .”
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dated 15.11.2023 passed by this Court in W.P.No.23372 of 2021. There shall be no order as to costs.
Miscellaneous applications pending, if any, shall stand closed in consequence.
_______________________ JUSTICE V.SUJATHA
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3 issues framed by the court
Whether the State's refusal to award Ph.D. degree was arbitrary and violated Articles 14 and 21.
Whether the petitioner is entitled to consequential direction for awarding Ph.D. degree in Education.
Whether the present writ petition stands covered by the earlier order in W.P.No.23372 of 2021.
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W.P.No.23372 of 2021, dated 15.11.2023
3 provisions across 1 enactments
Akka Mahadevi Sunkad
The State of Andhra Pradesh
The Registrar, Dravidian University
V. Sujatha
As recorded by the court registry
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