SHIVAJI UNIVERSITY THRO DIRECTOR vs BHARTI VIDYAPEETH THRO JT.SECY.

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of the establishment of a law college by the first respondent, which was initially denied by the appellant university due to the existence of another law college in Sangli. The Court held that the High Court's interim order allowing the college to commence was justified based on the population figures and the need for legal education in the area, thereby affirming the decision to permit the college's establishment. The Court emphasized the importance of considering local educational needs under the Maharashtra Universities Act, 1994, particularly Section 82.