SC has ordered IIT Dhanbad to allow a Dalit student who lost his seat due to non-payment of fees to enroll in the institute.

In a recent decision, the Supreme Court of India has come to the aid of a young, talented Dalit boy who faced a setback in his education journey. The boy, Atul Kumar, had unfortunately missed the deadline to pay his fees for the BTech course at IIT Dhanbad, resulting in him losing his seat at the prestigious institute. However, the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, could not bear to see such a promising student lose out on his education.

Using its special powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, the top court has directed IIT Dhanbad to admit Atul into the Electrical Engineering BTech course. The bench stated that they could not allow a student with such potential, who had worked hard to secure admission, to be left behind. They have ordered for Atul to be admitted into the same batch as he would have been if he had paid his fees on time.

Article 142 of the Constitution allows the Supreme Court to pass any order in the interest of justice, and in this case, it has exercised this power to ensure that Atul's future is not jeopardized by one missed deadline. Atul's parents, who are daily wage workers and belong to a below-poverty-line family in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, were unable to pay the acceptance fee of Rs 17,500 by the given deadline of June 24. This resulted in Atul's seat being given to someone else.

In a desperate attempt to save their son's hard-earned seat, Atul's parents approached various authorities, including the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, Jharkhand Legal Services Authority, and the Madras High Court. However, they were unable to receive any help until they reached the Supreme Court. The National Commission for Scheduled Castes expressed their inability to assist Atul, and the Jharkhand State Legal Services Authority advised him to approach the Madras High Court since it was IIT Madras that conducted the entrance exam.

The Madras High Court, in turn, directed Atul to go to the Supreme Court for a resolution. And as a result, the Supreme Court has granted him admission to IIT Dhanbad, ensuring that his education is not disrupted due to financial constraints. This decision by the top court not only gives hope to Atul but also sets an example for others to not give up on their dreams despite facing challenges and obstacles.

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