PUNJAB ENGINEERING COLLEGE ETC. ETC. vs SANJAY GULATI AND ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the Punjab High Court's decision to strike down admissions made contrary to established rules at the Punjab Engineering College, while allowing the wrongfully admitted students to continue their studies on humanitarian grounds. The Court emphasized the need for fairness in admissions and acknowledged the difficulties in rectifying such situations once students have commenced their studies. It directed that supernumerary seats be created to accommodate both wrongfully admitted students and those unjustly excluded, ensuring that the adjustment of equities is maintained without penalizing students who were not at fault.