FOUNDATION FOR ORGANIZATIONAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FORE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT THROUGH ITS DIRECTOR vs THE ALL INDIA COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION THROUGH THE MEMBER SECRETARY

The Supreme Court addressed the petition filed by the Foundation for Organizational Research and Education for School of Management challenging the AICTE's rejection of its request for an increase in seats. The Court held that the AICTE must verify the eligibility of students admitted beyond the sanctioned limit based on merit and directed the institution to cooperate with the inspection team. The Court also mandated the institution to deposit a total of Rs. 4 crores as a condition for continuing the academic session, emphasizing compliance with regulatory norms under the AICTE framework.