Najma v. Union of India
Case brief
What is this about?
Students admitted to a medical college that lacked infrastructure were re-allotted to another college for full-year training. The court upheld the new college's fee claim but directed the State to initiate revenue recovery against the original college to refund students who paid double fees for the same period.
What did the court decide?
Direct infection institute to initiate revenue recovery proceedings to recover fees paid by petitioners to 5th respondent; if not recovered within six months, Government shall pay petitioners.