Supreme Court's Lifeline: Dalit Youth Gets IIT Admission

In a major relief, the Supreme Court used its extraordinary powers to direct IIT Dhanbad to admit Atul Kumar, a Dalit youth, who missed the deadline to deposit his college fee. This move brought celebratory joy to his village. The court underscored the importance of justice in educational opportunities.

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court on Monday came to the aid of Atul Kumar, a Dalit youth who had lost his seat at IIT Dhanbad due to missing the fee deadline.

Exercising its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, the court instructed IIT Dhanbad to admit Kumar into its BTech course, emphasizing the need for inclusivity and justice in education.

The news ignited celebrations in Titora village, with residents rejoicing and distributing sweets. Atul's family expressed immense happiness, highlighting the role of the judiciary in protecting marginalized communities' educational opportunities.

(With inputs from agencies.)