🎓🛡️SC STEPS IN TO PROTECT STUDENTS — “WE DON’T WANT THEM TO LOSE A YEAR” 🏛️

SLP(C) No. 15434/2026
AARYA MANTRI Vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA - In a significant hearing before the Supreme Court of India, the Bench expressed serious concern over the future of hundreds of dental students affected by the transfer and de-affiliation controversy involving a Maharashtra dental college. The Court repeatedly clarified that its foremost priority was to “bail out the students” and ensure that no student loses an academic year because of disputes between the college, university, regulatory bodies, and government authorities. Senior Advocate Shyam Divan, appearing for the students, highlighted their anxiety and submitted that the students wished to continue studying in the same institution where they had pursued their education for several years. The Bench questioned the authorities on whether the colleges to which students were being transferred possessed adequate sanctioned capacity and valid recognition under law. The Court directed the Union Government, the Dental Council, the State Government, and other concerned authorities to coordinate and ensure that students do not lose the academic year 2025–26, that transfer colleges are duly recognized, that seat-capacity issues are resolved in accordance with law, and that students face no difficulties in examinations or future academic progression. During the hearing, the Bench observed, “We are not here to bail out the college… We are here only for the students.” The college management informed the Court that the institution had been functioning for more than 20 years, treating lakhs of patients, and that financial difficulties leading to salary disputes among faculty members were now being addressed following a favorable development before the High Court involving the Justice Ketkar Committee report. In emotional submissions before the Court, students repeatedly stated, “We don’t want to lose a year” and “We want to continue in this college.” Taking note of these concerns, the Supreme Court posted the matter for further hearing while expressing hope that “positive developments” would emerge before the next date of hearing. The proceedings reflected the Court’s careful balancing of regulatory compliance, institutional disputes, and the urgent need to protect students’ careers and educational continuity.

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