Sow Gandharibai Pratishthan Jr College of Education v. National Council for Teacher Education & Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court, W.P.(C) 9055/2026, decided 09.07.2026 by Jasmeet Singh, J. NCTE recognition order dated 13.03.2008 not uploaded on NCTE website; mandamus sought under Article 226; communication of recognition to State Government under NCTE Act, 1993; matter covered by Coordinate Bench order in W.P.(C) 16450/2025 dated 30.10.2025; NCTE bound by counsel's statement to update recognized-institution status on website within three weeks and to inform affiliating university and State authorities; petition disposed of on statements of counsel; no monetary quantum.
What did the court decide?
Petition disposed of on the basis of NCTE's recorded statement that the petitioner's status as a recognized institution will be updated on the NCTE website upon verification within three weeks, and that if recognition is found as per NCTE records, necessary communication will be sent to the affiliating university and State authorities within that period.