Isba v. The Director-Student Affairs
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 08-04-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI and WMP No.12879 of 2026 Isba B.Tech, (CSE-Data Science) Registration - RA2411056010298 Plot 29, Sri Padma Complex Sri Samundeshwari Nagar Main Road Land Mark - Aathma Blood Centre Thailavaram Pin 603203.
..Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Director-Student Affairs SRM-Institute of Science and Technology Kattankulathur Campus Chengalpat, Tamil Nadu 603203.
2. The Registrar SRM-Institute of Science and Technology Kattankulathur Campus Chengalpat, Tamil Nadu 603203.
3. University Grant Commission (UGC) Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg New Delhi 110002.
..Respondent(s)
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 25.02.2026 and give a direction to reinstate the petitioner and permit the petitioner to continue her studies. For Petitioner(s):
Dr.G.Babu For Respondent(s):
Mrs.Nithya Shree.R for R1 &R2 Ms.V.Sudha, SCGC for R3
ORDER
This petition has been filed directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 25.02.2026 and to reinstate the petitioner and permit her to continue her studies. 2.The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that, based on a fake letter sent by an unknown person, purportedly by one Kalind Kumar stating that the petitioner was not interested in pursing her education at SRM, Kattankulathur Campus, the petitioner was transferred to Modi Nagar campus, Delhi without her knowledge. Despite her explanation and the senior's admission of apology through a letter dated 20.01.2026, the first respondent pre-judged the matter and unilaterally decided to relocate the petitioner to their
Modi Nagar, Delhi campus. Thereafter, the petitioner made a representation to the respondents 1 & 2 on 25.02.2026 reiterating her willingness to continue at Kattankulathur, however, there was no response till date. Hence the present writ petition has been filed.
3.In response, the learned counsel appearing for respondents 1 and 2 would submit that, if the petitioner approaches the second respondent, namely, the Registrar, SRM-Institute of Science and Technology, appropriate orders will be passed and the petitioner would be re-transferred from the Modi Nagar Campus to Chennai Campus. It is further submitted that, till date, the petitioner has not been transferred to any campus, however, she is required to register for the second year. Hence, this Court may issue a direction to the petitioner to approach the second respondent to continue her studies at SRM- Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur Campus. 4.Recording the aforesaid submission, this Writ Petition is disposed of by granting liberty to the petitioner to approach the second respondent, namely, the Registrar, SRM- Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur Campus within a period of one week from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Upon such approach, the second respondent shall consider the petitioner's
request and permit her to continue her studies at the SRM- Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur Campus, in accordance with law. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.
08-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Uma
To
1. The Director-student Affairs SRM-Institute of Science and Technology Kattankulathur Campus Chengalpat Tamil Nadu 603203.
2. The Registrar SRM-Institute of Science and Technology Kattankulathur Campus Chengalpat Tamil Nadu 603203.
3. University Grant Commission (UGC) Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg New Delhi 110002.
M.DHANDAPANI, J.
Uma WP No. 11803 of 2026 and WMP No.12879 of 2026 08-04-2026