Primary Liability on Defaulting Trust, Not Students — (2026) INSC 488
The Selvam Trust (SRMCH) failed to maintain regulatory standards, collected higher fees, and caused the students to be displaced.
Soumya Ranjan Panda v. Subhalaxmi Dash — (2026) INSC 488Core Argument
The Selvam Trust (SRMCH) failed to maintain regulatory standards, collected higher fees, and caused the students to be displaced. The Trust's bank guarantees and deposited amounts should be used to compensate the transferee colleges. Students may bear residual liability limited to SRMCH rates, not the higher transferee college rates.
Key Precedents
- Hind Charitable Trust v. Union of India, order dated 24 September 2014 — This Court directed that fees shall be at Government rates 'till the students so admitted pass out', which the Trust has complied with.
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