CHAIRMAN, BHARTIA EDUCATION SOC. vs STATE OF H.P. .

The Supreme Court upheld the decision to reject the affiliation requests of the Society/Institute for the academic sessions 2004-2006 and 2005-2007, while directing the refund of fees and payment of Rs. 50,000 as damages to students admitted in the 2003-2005 batch. The Court emphasized that admissions must comply with eligibility criteria set by the Examining Body and the State Government, reinforcing the principle that only eligible candidates can be admitted to courses. The judgment clarified the responsibilities of educational institutions regarding student admissions and the consequences of non-compliance with regulations.