In Brief
A dental college sought permission to start postgraduate courses. When the Government of India disapproved the proposal based on regulatory deficiencies, the college challenged this before the High Court. The High Court stayed the disapproval order, allowing interim admissions. The Supreme Court held this interim order was unsustainable, as High Courts should not grant interim relief permitting admissions to unapproved institutions, which creates chaos and jeopardizes students' futures. However, allowing already-admitted students to continue, the Court ordered their seats adjusted from the next approved year and imposed costs of Rs. 30 lakhs on the college to deter such adventurous litigation."
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