Order of SC paved way for admission of a student in IIT, Dhanbad

The Supreme Court used its power under Article 142 of Indian Constitution to open doors for a student who missed his admission in IIT, Dhanbad due to non-payment of Rs. 17,500 as fees on time. The SC noted the petitioner’s struggles to achieve his dream by securing a rank of 1,455 in JEE (advanced). Article 142 empowers the Supreme Court to pass any order in the interest of the Justice. Earlier, the petitioner had approached the High Court through legal aid which advised him to appeal to the Supreme Court for relief.