Chairman, Bhartia Education Soc. & Anr vs State Of H.P. & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of affiliation for the Rameshwari Teachers Training Institute, which faced delays in recognition and affiliation from the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education. The Court held that the Board's refusal to grant timely affiliation violated the rights of students, leading to the direction for the Society to refund fees and pay damages under the principles of equity and justice. The Court emphasized the importance of timely affiliation in safeguarding students' educational rights, thereby reinforcing the obligation of educational authorities to act promptly.