ANAND SHARADCHANDRA OKA vs UNIV. OF MUMBAI .

The Supreme Court held that the interpretation of 'Graduate' under the Maharashtra Universities Act, 1994 must include individuals holding higher degrees such as LL.M. or Doctoral degrees from the University. The Court found that the High Court erred in dismissing the writ petition on the grounds of the petitioner not being an 'aggrieved party', as the issue of electoral roll registration was significant for all eligible graduates. The Court allowed the appeal, emphasizing the need for inclusive interpretation of eligibility criteria under the Act.