MANIPAL UNIVERSITY vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal from Writ Petition No.12673 of 2005 concerning Manipal University, which contested the High Court's decision to enforce limits on NRI admissions based on prior rulings in Islamic Academy v. State of Karnataka (2003) 6 SCC 697 and R.L. Minority Profession Colleges Association v. State of Karnataka. The Court reaffirmed the principle that private unaided colleges can admit NRI students up to 15% of total seats, emphasizing the need for adherence to established guidelines. The appeal was allowed, overturning the High Court's ruling and reinstating the admission limits as per the earlier judgments.