Live Updates of Supreme Court Hearing on St. Stephen's College Petition on DU Admission 2022

Lam Vijaykanth

Updated On: October 19, 2022 03:09 pm IST

The Supreme Court ruled that the temporary relief requested by St. Stephen's College had been rejected and that it was not permitted to suspend the High Court of Delhi's decision. Admissions will be made entirely on the basis of CUET merit.
Live Updates of Supreme Court Hearing on St. Stephen's College Petition on DU Admission 2022

St. Stephen's College Petition on DU Admission 2022: The Supreme Court of India has given its verdict stating that St. Stephen College should provide admission purely based on CUET Merit. The Supreme Court decided that the interim relief sought by St. Stephen's College was denied and that the High Court of Delhi's order could not stay. Admissions will be made entirely on the basis of CUET merit. The petition submitted by the Christian Minority Institute was accepted for hearing by a panel that included Justices Ajay Rastogi and CT Ravikumar. St. Stephen's College is requesting a temporary reprieve from the Delhi High Court's order from September 12, 2022, through its petition.
According to the Delhi High Court's decision, St. Stephen's College was required to revoke its undergraduate admissions prospectus and adhere to the standards established by Delhi University. For the 2022–2023 academic year, DU will only admit students based exclusively on the results of the Common University Entrance Test. 

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Highlights of SC Hearing on DU Admission 2022

  • The court took up the matter at 12: 45 PM
  • Primarily the SC discussed the verdict given by the High Court of Delhi
  • The advocate representing St.Stephen's College informed the Honourable Bench that there was CUET last year and there were no such norms that 100% admission should be provided based on the entrance exam. 
  • Senior Advocate General Argued that there shouldn`t be an Interview at all. 
  • The SC argued that if St.Stephen`s College is giving 15% of weightage for the interview for minority candidates, then why will the same rule apply to non-minority candidates? 
  • The court further argued that students are discriminated against if 15% of reservations are given to minority students. The court further noted that this argument was made by UGC before the High Court of Delhi a few days back. 
  • The SC questioned why can`t a similar standard of admission process be followed. The court asked why an institution should have two norms of the admission process.
  • The Bench posted the hearing will resume at 2:00 PM. 
  • The Supreme Court pronounced its Judgment that the interim relief sought by St. Stephen’s College has been dismissed, and it can’t give a stay on the order passed by the High Court of Delhi. The admissions will happen based on CUET merit completely.
  • The Hearing has commenced, and the advocate representing UGC is discussing the issue
  • The Bench asked if an Interview is conducted for UG admission as per UGC policies
  • The advocate responded that there are 6 minority colleges, and only St. Stephen’s College conducts the interview for UG admissions
  • The advocate further added that CUET is introduced to maintain uniformity in admission, and St. Stephen’s is looking for a separate interview-based admission process for non-minority students by implementing 15% weightage for interview
  • The Bench notes that 15% weightage for Interviews is huge
  • The advocate noted that as the issue is pertaining to a ‘Minority’, no correspondence has been made between DU and St. Stephen’s about the objectivity of the interview process
  • The advocate further noted that St. Stephen’s college has not yet initiated the admission process for UG courses as per its own admission process as the matter has been due with the Honourable Supreme Court
  • The advocate representing UGC indicated that the commission is not in favour of conducting interviews for UG admission
  • The court questioned whether there was a 15% weightage for interviews for non-minority students in previous years (before implementing CUET for admissions)
  • The advocate representing DU indicated that there are hidden parameters for admission at St. Stephen’s college because of which the student will be denied admission in his desired course. CUET merit is the only best option for admission
  • The Court questioned the mechanism of ST. Stephen’s Admission. The question is, apart from the marks scored in CUET - is the Interview the only way for determining merit at the second stage
  • The bench further questioned what could be the best mechanism to be followed in times to come
  • Can St. Stephen’s have an interview? If yes, how many marks? That's the decision that needs to be taken - pointed out by Advocate Kapil
  • The advocate representing St. Stephen’s noted that the New Education Policy clearly mentioned that marks should not be the only criterion for admission. In foreign countries, interviews are conducted to test the personality of candidates
  • Senior Advocate General argued that foreign countries are different and in India we know the importance of marks
  • Advocate Kapil noted that the interview is conducted just to test the personality of candidates and 15% weightage has not been fixed by the college officially
  • The Bench questioned that if there is uniformity in the admission process now, what is the point of an interview? If a student gets 90% marks, his marks are reduced because of an interview process
  • Advocate Sibal further argues that marks are not merited solely
  • Sibal further explains a similar judgment of an old case in which Honourable Justice DY ChandraChud clearly mentioned that high marks in an exam can’t solely determine the merit of a candidate 
  • The court further noted that the matter regarding the next year’s admission process will be discussed in mid-March

As the primary factor in determining admission to undergrad programmes, CUET scores will be given 100 percent weighting by DU and its affiliated colleges. However, St Stephen's College decided to give CUET results 85% of the weight, with non-minority student interviews receiving the remaining 15%.
Since May of this year, there has been a dispute about admissions. The Delhi High Decision in favour of DU's 100% CUET admission policy after the two institutions exchanged letters back and forth and then filed an appeal.

St.Stephen`s College Issue: Supreme Court Case Details

Here are the important case details pertaining to St.Stephen`s College DU Admission Issue
Case NumberSpecial Leave Petition
Date of JudgmentOctober 19, 2022
Dairy Number30916/2022
Time of Pronouncing JudgmentBy 12:45 PM
Honourable JusticeAjay Rastogi and CT Ravikumar
Name of the Advocate for PetitionerRomy Chacko
Name of the Advocate on behalf of DUVishunu Kant
Case StatusPending

Live Updates of Supreme Court Hearing on St. Stephen's College Petition on DU Admission 2022

  • 02 50 PM IST - 19 Oct'22

    Supreme Court Hearing on DU Admission 2022

    SG: Other nations are unique. We are aware of the value of marks.

    Sibal: My focus is on learning, not grades.

    Another Adv interrupted Sibal, who said, "I never interrupted you." I don't know why I have this habit!

    Judge: Permit the attorney to provide arguments.

  • 02 45 PM IST - 19 Oct'22

    Supreme Court Hearing on DU Admission 2022Bench: Let's be very honest. There is a human element of discretion in the system we currently live in everywhere... What should the procedure be in the future, we are asking you.

    Bench: Let's be very honest. There is a human element of discretion in the system we currently live in everywhere... What should the procedure be in the future, we are asking you. 

    Sibal: Forget the facts; let's talk about the legislation. Not merit but the ability to have an interview was the problem at St. Stephens. This government's new education policy states that grades shouldn't be used as a criterion for admittance. The HC saw it after I did. Foreign nations use more than just checkmarks. They conduct interviews to determine personality.

     

  • 02 40 PM IST - 19 Oct'22

    Supreme Court Hearing on St. Stephen's College Petition on DU Admission 2022

    SG: Granting a stay would be damaging, according to SG. would have an impact on all of India. Minority colleges have not been questioned before, but they will now. 

    Bench:  What was your mechanism, Bench? What other criteria do you have for admission when a student earns their grades, aside from those that you standardize? Interview? 

    Bench: The competition is becoming close. If there are riders or if people are unfamiliar with standards. What is the objective evaluation that you consider if there is an interview so that a student is aware?

  • 02 35 PM IST - 19 Oct'22

    Supreme Court Hearing on DU Admission 2022

    Adv: He won't receive his preferred course of action due to hidden secret parameters. Due to unstated criteria, students who perform well on the CUET are not admitted. Let merit win prevail

  • 02 30 PM IST - 19 Oct'22

    Supreme Court Hearing on DU Admission 2022

    Adv: He may be denied that course as a result of the interview. He would be able to attend any other college of his choice. It's a funny situation.

    Bench: Instead of saying funny, say peculiar.

    Adv: There are now 85% and 15%. It is stated that whatever marks the student receives are reduced because it is 85%.

  • 02 30 PM IST - 19 Oct'22

    Supreme Court Hearing on DU Admission 2022

    An Adv appearing for two law students, makes submissions

    Sibal:  law student. There is no law course at St Stephen's.

    Bench: Was there a 15% quota in place prior to this exam?

  • 02 25 PM IST - 19 Oct'22

    Supreme Court Hearing on DU Admission 2022

    ASG for UGC: What would happen if 15% were set aside as a purely optional criterion. It gives the university a great deal of discretion.

    Bench: As of Day One, is there no interview?

    ASG: Definitely!

  • 02 20 PM IST - 19 Oct'22

    Supreme Court Hearing on St. Stephen's College Petition on DU Admission 2022

    Adv. They have not begun the admissions procedure since the case is before your Lordships. I'd persuade your Lordships. There is a balance of practicality.

  • 02 15 PM IST - 19 Oct'22

    Supreme Court Hearing on DU Admission 2022

    Adv: The principal of St. Stephen's wrote an article in which a significant amount of subjectivity is included.

    Bench: Have you seen any statements from the college stating that the interview process is impartial? Because 15% is a significant percentage

  • 02 10 PM IST - 19 Oct'22

    Supreme Court Hearing on DU Admission 2022

    Adv: The aim of the interview is no longer relevant after uniformity is attained following CUET. The opposing party is requesting the portion of the verdict that deals with the non-minority quota.

    Bench: Is this 15% component's objectivity in its introduction?

    Adv: The answer is a matter of opinion.

  • 02 10 PM IST - 19 Oct'22

    Supreme Court Hearing on DU Admission 2022

    Bench: You encounter an interview during any of the UG admissions procedures, right?

    Adv: Certainly not. No, not with this college. Six minority colleges exist.

  • 02 05 PM IST - 19 Oct'22

    Supreme Court Hearing on DU Admission 2022

    Adv: The publication was made before the plea was entered. Since the University of Delhi is obligated by the UGC, we noted in our written arguments on page 309 of volume 1. Only in the HC were we prepared to change this brochure. This detail was noted by the Bench on page 17.

  • 01 10 PM IST - 19 Oct'22

    Supreme Court Hearing on St. Stephen's College Petition on DU Admission 2022

    The hearing is postponed to 2:00 PM

  • 01 05 PM IST - 19 Oct'22

    Supreme Court Hearing on DU Admission 2022

    The discussing is going on....

  • 01 00 PM IST - 19 Oct'22

    Supreme Court Hearing on DU Admission 2022

    SC: It is a common Selection? It comes through one single window. of you permit and give discretion.

  • 01 00 PM IST - 19 Oct'22

    Supreme Court Hearing on DU Admission 2022

    CUET is introduced for the first time for common standard of assessment. 

  • 12 55 PM IST - 19 Oct'22

    Supreme Court Hearing on DU Admission 2022

    Sibal: The 99 percent was cut off last year. If the judgement says you will only take CUET Merit... No fact we have no disgression

  • 11 45 AM IST - 19 Oct'22

    Supreme Court Hearing on St. Stephen's College Petition on DU Admission 2022

    The court hearing will be at 12:45 PM today. 

  • 11 20 AM IST - 19 Oct'22

    Supreme Court Hearing on St. Stephen's College Petition on DU Admission 2022

    Due to this case, DU also decided to wait until today, October 19, 2022, to publish the DU merit list 2022. For the most recent information on St. Stephen's hearing for DU Admissions, check back here frequently.

  • 11 10 AM IST - 19 Oct'22

    Supreme Court Hearing on St. Stephen's College Petition on DU Admission 2022

    Supreme Court`s decision is to be informed very soon. Stay tuned to this page for the latest updates on Supreme Court Hearing on St. Stephen's College Petition on DU Admission 2022

  • 10 55 AM IST - 19 Oct'22

    Supreme Court Hearing on St. Stephen's College Petition on DU Admission 2022

    CUET Scores would be the primary factor used by DU and its affiliated colleges for UG Admissions, receiving 100% weight from DU. St. Stephen's College, however, has decided to weight CUET scores at 85%, with non-minority student interviews receiving the remaining 15%.

  • 10 40 AM IST - 19 Oct'22

    Supreme Court Hearing on St. Stephen's College Petition on DU Admission 2022

    The issue of St. Stephen`s College regarding DU Admission 2022 will be sorted out very soon. The first case to be heard by the special bench of SC hall number 6 is St. Stephen`s College issue.

  • 10 35 AM IST - 19 Oct'22

    Supreme Court Hearing on St. Stephen's College Petition on DU Admission 2022

    Students and College Administrative body are eagerly waiting for the Supreme Court Hearing on St. Stephen's College Petition on DU Admission 2022.

  • 10 30 AM IST - 19 Oct'22

    Supreme Court Hearing on St. Stephen's College Petition on DU Admission 2022

    The Supreme Court of India will hear the plea of St.Stephen`s College in the court hall 6

  • 10 30 AM IST - 19 Oct'22

    Supreme Court Hearing on St. Stephen's College Petition on DU Admission 2022

    In accordance with the Delhi High Judge's order, St. Stephen's College was forced to cancel its undergraduate admissions prospectus and comply with Delhi University's criteria.

  • 10 25 AM IST - 19 Oct'22

    Supreme Court Hearing on St. Stephen's College Petition on DU Admission 2022

    A panel made up of Justices Ajay Rastogi and CT Ravikumar agreed to hear the petition presented by the Christian Minority Institute. Through its plea, St. Stephen's College is requesting a temporary stay of the Delhi High Court's order.

  • 10 20 AM IST - 19 Oct'22

    Supreme Court Hearing on St. Stephen's College Petition on DU Admission 2022

    St.Stephen`s College has challenged Delhi High Court regarding orders issue regarding DU Admissions 2022 and filed a petition in the Supreme Court.  

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