Supreme Court issues notice to IIT Kharagpur, IIT Delhi, and AIIMS on student’s transfer plea.

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Case Overview

Case Name: XXX vs. Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur & Others | WP(c) 889/2025

The Supreme Court of India on September 26, 2025, issued notice to IIT Kharagpur, IIT Delhi, and AIIMS Delhi on a petition filed under Article 32 . The case was heard by a bench comprising Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice R Mahadevan . The petitioner, a Scheduled Caste student enrolled in the Bachelor of Architecture program at IIT Kharagpur, sought transfer to IIT Delhi to stay with his parents and undergo advanced treatment at AIIMS for depression and borderline personality disorder . The matter will be heard again on October 10, 2025 .

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Key Aspects

The plea emphasizes the urgent need to balance academic requirements with mental health concerns . The case underscores the scope of the right to education, equality and dignity under constitutional protections .

• Student at IIT Kharagpur seeks transfer to IIT Delhi for mental healthcare access .
• Course not available at IIT Delhi; seeks accommodation in suitable B.Tech course per JEE rank .
• Relies on Sukdeb Saha v. State of Andhra Pradesh judgment recognizing mental health under Article 21 .
• Advocates Vipin Nair, Aditya Narendranath, and M.B. Ramya represented the petitioner .

Legal Insights

This case involves the interplay of constitutional rights and educational policies :

• Article 21, Constitution of India – Right to life includes mental health and well-being .
• Article 32, Constitution of India – Petition directly before Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights.
• UGC & Court Guidelines – Institutions must create frameworks protecting mental health of students (Sukdeb Saha case) .

Court’s Verdict

The Supreme Court issued notice to IIT Kharagpur, IIT Delhi and AIIMS Delhi seeking their responses . The bench will next hear the matter on October 10, 2025, while emphasizing student mental healthcare .

Source – Supreme Court of India 

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