Prayagraj,

26 Feb (HS): The High Court upheld the closure of courses and termination of

teachers by SHUATS, directing the university to submit an explanation to the

government within three weeks. In its decision dated 26-02-2026, issued in

Petition 2155/2026 filed in the Allahabad High Court, the High Court found that

there was no irregularity in SHUATS' decision to discontinue the course and

terminate the services of the petitioner-professor.

The

High Court directed the State to take a new decision in the matter. The Court

granted SHUATS three weeks to submit its explanation or submission to the

State, after which the State will make a final decision within three weeks. The

Hon'ble High Court did not order the immediate reinstatement of the teachers,

but in its order dated 13-02-2026, the High Court ordered the teachers not to

protest/dharna at the University. The Hon'ble High Court has left open the

option of a one-time settlement/compensation for the State

petitioner-professors to the University and the State. The University reserves

the right to pursue all legal remedies. If any action is taken, it will be

initiated only after the final outcome and exhaustion of constitutional

remedies.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi