$~235 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + W.P.(C) 9944/2026 SRI PADMAVATHI COLLEGE OF EDUCATION .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Mayank Manish, Mr. Ravi Kant, Mr. Vineet Upadhyay, Mr. Jayant Dubey, Advs. versus NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR TEACHER EDUCATION AND ANR .....Respondents Through: Mr. Mohinder Rupal, Mr. Hardik Rupal, Ms. Aishwarya Malhotra, Ms. Tripta Sharma, Advs. for University CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JASMEET SINGH O R D E R % 22.07.2026 1. This is a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the following prayers:- “(a) issue a Writ of Mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India thereby directing the Respondent No.2 to change / update / correct in its record, the name of Petitioner Institution’s Affiliating University from “Vikrama Simhapuri University” to “Andhra University” for all future correspondences and consequential purposes; and / or This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 28/07/2026 at 11:40:50 (b) issue a Writ of Mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India thereby directing the Respondent No.2 to reflect the changed / updated / corrected name of the Petitioner Institution’s Affiliating University; in the list of recognized institutions as available on the website of Respondent No.2; and / or…” 2. For the reasons stated in the petition, issue notice. 3. Mr. Rupal, learned counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. 4. It is directed that the respondents shall decide the representation of the petitioner expeditiously and in any case, not later than 2 weeks from today. 5. Accordingly, the petition stands disposed of. JASMEET SINGH, J JULY 22, 2026/sp This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 28/07/2026 at 11:40:50