PIYUSH SAMELE v. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SRINAGAR AND OTHERS
WP(C)/349/2026 · 2026-05-22
Wasim Sadiq Nargal
Writ Petition (Civil)body2026
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HIGH COURT OF JAMMU & KASHMIR AND LADAKH AT SRINAGAR
WP(C) 349/2026 CM/874/2026.
PIYUSH SAMELE.
…Petitioner(s)
Through: Mr. Arif Sikandar Mir, Advocate.
VERSUS
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SRINAGAR AND OTHERS.
…Respondent(s)
Through: Ms. Bisma Ali, Advocate vice Mr. T. M. Shamsi, DSGI.
CORAM:
HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE WASIM SADIQ NARGAL, JUDGE.
ORDER 22.05.2026
01. It has been fairly submitted by learned counsel for the parties that the interim order dated 26.02.2026 passed by this Court has been duly complied with, in its letter and spirit, by the respondent-Institute. The respondents have stated that compliance of the aforesaid order has been made, which is reproduced hereinbelow:
“On the recommendations of the Hostel Disciplinary Committee (HDC), and consequent upon the approval of the Competent Authority, the request of Mr. Piyush Samele (2024BMME029) for hostel accommodation has been considered in light of the directions of the Hon'ble High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and the prevailing circumstances. Accordingly, the following actions are hereby ordered: 210 Regular
1. Hostel accommodation is granted to Mr. Piyush Samele on a trial basis for an initial period of one (01) month, subject to strictly satisfactory conduct and behavior during this period. Continuation of accommodation beyond this period shall be subject to review by the Competent Authority. 2. The student is directed to submit a notarized undertaking before a First-Class Magistrate, affirming that he shall abide by all rules and regulations of the Institute. Any violation or aberration in conduct shall invite strict disciplinary action, including possible expulsion from the Institute. 3. The student shall remain debarred from all extracurricular, co-curricular and placement-related activities till the end of the current semester. His eligibility for participation in such activities in subsequent semesters shall be subject to satisfactory conduct and review.”
02. In addition, the Dean Academic Affairs have issued another order in compliance of the interim order passed by this Court mentioned supra vide No. 140 dated 16.03.2024 which is reproduced as under:
“In Compliance to Hon'ble High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh order dated 26-02-20026 in WP(C) 349/2026 CM 874/2026 in the case of Mr. Piyush Samele Vs NIT Srinagar & ors, & pursuant to submission of undertaking by Mr. Piyush Samele as per Hon'ble Courts's direction, following is hereby conveyed for immediate compliance:
1. Mr. Piyush Samele (Enrolment No 2024BMME029) Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering is
allowed to register for and attend the 4th Semester Classes in the Institute. 2. The Institute shall reassess the conduct of Mr. Piyush Samele for period of one month, & subsequently shall consider other direction of the Hon'ble Court for implementation. Mr.
Piyush Samele has submitted that in future he would not post any such kind of post/material at any social media platform & he would abide by the rules and regulations of the institute.”
03. Since the order passed by this Court stands complied with and the grievance of the petitioner has been duly redressed, the petitioner has got instructions and accordingly submits that he does not want to pursue the matter any further. 04. In the aforesaid backdrop, the writ petition has been rendered infructuous and is accordingly disposed of in view of the compliance of the order passed by this Court dated 26.02.2026. However, it is clarified that the disposal of the writ petition shall not come in the way of the petitioner from agitating his cause afresh, in case a fresh cause of action arises in accordance with law. 05. Since the respondents have duly complied with, the order passed by this Court, the impugned orders, which were the subject matter of challenge in the present writ petition have lost their significance and effect. Accordingly, learned counsel for the petitioner has got instructions and seeks to withdraw the same
in light of the aforesaid backdrop. Statement of learned counsel for the petitioner is taken on record. Ordered accordingly. 06. In view of the above, the instant writ petition is disposed of as having been rendered infructuous in the right of the orders issued by respondents mentioned hereinabove. (WASIM SADIQ NARGAL )
JUDGE
SRINAGAR 22.05.2026 Bisma Jan.