Prem Chand Markanda Sd College for Women Premier Post Graduate Institution v. Northern Regional Committee Ncte & Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court writ petition (W.P.(C) 5731/2026, decided 28.04.2026, Jasmeet Singh, J.) by Prem Chand Markanda SD College for Women Premier Post Graduate Institution against Northern Regional Committee NCTE and Union of India, under Article 226 read with Article 227, seeking time-bound consideration of NCTE applications for sessions 2025-26 and 2026-27 and a reasoned/speaking order; NCTE's Refusal Order dated 17.04.2025 rejecting the 2025-26 application taken on record; NCTE to consider the 2026-27 application expeditiously before the next academic session; petition disposed of. Keywords: NCTE, teacher education institution approval, refusal order, recognition application, mandamus, time-bound decision.
What did the court decide?
Respondent No. 1 directed to consider the petitioner's application for session 2026-27, if in accordance with law, expeditiously and well in time before the next academic session; Refusal Order dated 17.04.2025 relating to session 2025-26 taken on record; petition disposed of along with pending applications, if any.