UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION vs NEHA ANIL BOBDE(GADEKAR)

The Supreme Court ruled that the University Grants Commission (UGC) does not possess the authority to establish final qualifying criteria for the National Eligibility Test (NET) after candidates have achieved the minimum marks. This decision was based on the interpretation of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, particularly Section 12 and Section 26, which outline the UGC's powers and functions. The Court upheld the Bombay High Court's ruling that the UGC's actions were beyond its competence, thereby affirming the lower court's decision.