AVINASH SINGH BAGRI vs REGISTRAR IIT DELHI

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of expulsion of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students from IIT-Delhi due to poor academic performance, highlighting the lack of adequate support and infrastructure for these students. The Court noted that while the minimum credit requirements differ for SC/ST/OBC students compared to general category students, the high dropout rates indicate systemic failures in providing necessary educational support. The Court emphasized the need for equitable educational opportunities and directed IIT-Delhi to implement measures to assist these students, thereby upholding their right to education under Article 21 of the Constitution.