Sushanta Tagore & Ors vs Uoi&Ors.;

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of The Visva-Bharati Act, 1951, emphasizing its significance as an institution of national importance under Entry 63, List I of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India. The Court affirmed that the Act's provisions, particularly Sections 4, 5A, and 5B, align with the objectives of preserving the unique cultural heritage envisioned by Rabindranath Tagore. The judgment reinforced the importance of maintaining the university's traditions while ensuring its operational framework is consistent with national educational goals.