IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU
V KAMESWAR RAO, T.M.NADAF, JJ
Lohith R. S/o R. Raju – Appellant
Versus
Union of India Department of Higher Education, New Delhi – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. petition filed for admission to neet examination. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. arguments regarding fee payment and its implications. (Para 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 3. concerns over process integrity and precedent issues. (Para 6 , 8 , 9) |
| 4. court's reasoning against reopening the fee payment portal. (Para 7) |
| 5. the logistical challenges of accommodating last-minute candidates. (Para 10 , 11 , 12) |
| 6. final observations regarding the petitioner's situation. (Para 13 , 14 , 15 , 16) |
| 7. writ petition closed without relief. (Para 17) |
ORDER :
1. The petition has been filed by the petitioners with the following prayer:
“a) Issue a writ mandamus or any other writ or orders directing Respondent No.2 to admit the Petitioner No.1 for the NEET examination which is scheduled to be held on 04-05-2025 (Annexure-C) by allotting Chikkamagaluru city as examination centre by receiving the requisite fees;
b) Pass such other or further reliefs as this Hon'ble Court deems fit in the facts and circumstances of the case is concerned in the interest of justice and equity.”
2. The petitioner no.1, a young student with a brilliant academic record having scored 592 marks out of 600 in the Board Examination, is seeking permissio
The court upheld the necessity of strict compliance with examination payment protocols, denying late applications to maintain procedural integrity and fairness in the admission process.
Interim orders cannot grant final relief in writ petitions without considering balance of convenience and public interest.
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