Atul Kumar vs The Chairman (Joint Seat Allocation ...

The Supreme Court, invoking Article 142 of the Constitution, directed the admission of a Scheduled Caste petitioner to IIT Dhanbad for a Bachelor of Technology course in Electrical Engineering, despite a delay in fee payment due to technical issues. The Court recognized the petitioner's diligent efforts to comply with admission requirements and emphasized the need for substantial justice in cases involving marginalized students. The Court ordered the creation of a supernumerary seat if necessary, ensuring the petitioner receives all benefits associated with admission.