ANJUMAN E ISLAM vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal regarding the denial of affiliation to a B.Ed. college under the Karnataka State Universities Act, 1976, specifically referencing Section 53. The Court held that the government's refusal constituted a colorable exercise of power due to discrimination against the appellant, as other institutions were granted affiliation during the same period. The Court directed the government to reconsider the application for affiliation, emphasizing the need for fair treatment in accordance with statutory duties.