Supreme Court orders IIT Dhanbad to admit Dalit student Atul Kumar after missed fee deadline, emphasizing equal opportunities.

The Supreme Court of India has ordered IIT Dhanbad to admit 18-year-old Dalit student Atul Kumar, who lost his seat due to a missed fee deadline of Rs 17,500. Utilizing its powers under Article 142, the court emphasized the importance of providing equal opportunities regardless of financial circumstances. Kumar, from a below-poverty-line family, had passed the entrance exam and sought legal recourse to secure his place at the institute.

September 30, 2024
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