Rai University vs State Of Chhattisgarh & Ors

The Supreme Court declared Sections 5 and 6 of The Chhattisgarh Niji Kshetra Vishwavidyalaya (Sthapana Aur Viniyaman) Adhiniyam, 2002 as ultra vires, thereby quashing all notifications issued under Section 5 that established private universities in Chhattisgarh. The Court emphasized the need for the State Government to ensure that any institutions established by these universities are affiliated with existing State Universities, provided they meet the necessary criteria. This judgment reinforces the principle that legislative provisions must align with constitutional mandates, particularly concerning educational governance.