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and Academic Planning ALL INDIA COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION
(A Statutory Body of the Govt. of lndia)
Phone : 011-2613,1577 - 78, 80 (Ministry of Education, Govt. of lndia)
011 -29581000 Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070
Website : wwwaicte-india.org

F. No. 2O-AICTE/P&AP/ Misc I 2023-24 Dated: LL.Ol.2024

To

All Vice Chancellors of Tech.,ic#U.,irrersities and

All Directors/ I)rincipals of AICTFI Approved Institutions,
Subject: Judgment of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India regarding mandate
for educational institutions, society, trust etc.

Respected Sir/Madam,

l'lducation is essentia-l for unlocking human potential, fostering a fair society, and
driving national progress. I')nsuring that everyone has acccss to excellenl cducation
is crucial for India's ongoing growl.h and global leadcrship in areas such as the
economy, social justice, scientific advancements, national unity, and cultural
preservation. By prioritizing universal, high-quality education, we can tap into our
nation's abundant young talent and resources for the benefit of individuals, society,
our country, and the world.
'l'hellonblc Supreme Court of India in its judgment dated 19.1O.2022 in Civil Appcal
No. 3795/2O14 has directed that the societies or trusts etc. running educational
institutions are rcquired to solely engage thernselves in education or educational
activitics, and not to engagc in any activity of profit. Such institutions cannot have
objects, which are unrelated to education. All objects of society, trust etc., must
relate to imparting education or be in relation to educational activities. Please peruse
Para 76 of the judgment, url:

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Irurther, the I'lon'ble Supreme Court in pursuance of departing from the previous
rulings in this matter and in order to avoid disruption has directed vide Para 78 of
the lbld judgment that the law declared in the above judgment shall operate
prospectively to give time to institutions to make appropriate changes and
adjustments, if need be. The copy of the aforesaid judgment may be accessed from
the url indicat.ed above or from the web portal of the Supreme Court.

Considering the aforementioned, it is impresscd upon that all technical universities

and institutions take necessary measures to comply with the.judgment of the F{onble
Supreme Court and implement it diligently, in letter and spirit.

With regards,

Yours sincercly

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Phone : 011-26131577 - 78, 80 (Ministry of Education, Govt. of lndia)
011.29581000 Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070
Website : wwwaicte-india.org

F. No. 2O-AICTE/P&AP/ Misc I 2023'24 Dated: LL.OL.2O24

To

The Principal Secretaries, Education/

Director, Technical Education; all states/UTs
Subject: Judgment of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India regarding mandate for
educational institutions, society' trust etc.

Respected Sir/Madam,

Education is essential for unlocking human potential, fostering a fair society, and driving
national progress. Ensuring that everyone has access to excellent education is crucial for
India's o.rgol.rg growth and global leadership in areas such as the economy, social justice,
scientific advancements, national unity, and cultural preservation. By prioritizing universal,
high-quality education, we can tap into our nation's abundant young talent and resources
foi the benefit of individuals, society, our country, and the world.

The Flontrle Supreme Court of India in its judgment dated 19.1O.2022 in Civil Appeal No.
3TgSl2Ola has directed that the societies or trusts etc. running educational institutions
are required to solely engage themselves in education or educational activities, and not to
in any activiiy of pront. Such institutions cannot have objects, which are unrelated
to iducation. A11 objLcts of society, trust etc., must relate to imparting education or be in
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relation to educational activities. Please peruse Para 76 of the judgment, url:

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liurther, the Ilon ble Supreme Court in pursuance of departing from the previous rulings in
this matter and in ordei to avoid disruption has directed vide Para 78 of the ibrd judgment
that the law declared in the above judgment shall operate prospectively to give time to
institutions 1o make appropriate changes and adjustments, if need be' The copy of the
aloresaid judgment .n"y U. accessed from the url indicated atlove or from the web portal of
thc Supreme Court.
Consider:ing the aforementioned, it is impressed. upon that all technical universities and
institutions take necessa{/ measures to comply with the judgment of the Llonorable
Supreme Court and implement it diligently, in letter and spirit. You are also requested to
circulate contcnts of this letter among Universities/institutions under your jurisdiction.

With regards,
Yours sincercly,

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(Dr. Mamta Rani Aganral)
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