People's Democracy

SFI Impleads In SC Case

THE central executive committee of the Students Federation of India (SFI ) has filed a petition before the five-member bench of the Supreme Court, constituted to interpret its judgement in the TMA Pai vs State of Karnataka case, seeking that its point of view be heard. Hardev Singh, a senior advocate in the Supreme Court, is appearing on behalf of the SFI.

The SFI has submitted before the court that merit has to adhered in the admissions to the professional colleges and that this can be ensured only through a state government conducted common entrance test. It has also requested the court to consider the profit mongering nature of the private institutes before interpreting the fee structure for these institutes. “The court should ensure that nobody is denied access to education on any reason other than merit and it should also see that reservations are strictly implemented,” stated the SFI.

In a statement issued in New Delhi on July 28, the SFI has demanded the central and all other state governments to intervene in this case and place before the court their points of view. It felt that it is the duty of the respective governments to enact appropriate legislations to restrain the private educational institutes.