G. K. MISRA, C. J. : The facts referred to in the writ application and the application for stay may be stated in short in chronological order. The Petitioner was a student of the 1st year Degree Class (Arts) in Shailabala Women's College during 1969-70. Having been duly sent up, she was admitted by the Utkal University to the final examination of the 1st Year Degree which was held in April, 1970. Her roll number was 5747. She appeared in English, M. I. L. and General Studies which were compulsory subjects and in Sanskrit, Logic and Home Science as optional subjects. On 26th of June, 1970 the result of the University examination was published and her name was found amongst the successful candidates. She got her Provisional Certificate (annexure 2') from the University on 3-7-70. The Provisional Certificate runs thus :

"Utkal University

Provisional Certificate

No. 1526

This is to certify that Geeta Mishra has passed the First B. A. Roll No. 5747 examination held in the month of April, 1970 from S. B. Women's College, Cuttack and was placed in Third Division. Her subjects were English, M. I. L. (Oriya), General Studies