- 1 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010540732026 NC: 2026:KHC:49072 WP No. 24315 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 9TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S SUNIL DUTT YADAV WRIT PETITION NO. 24315 OF 2026 (EDN-RES) BETWEEN: NASEEMA INSTITUTE OF SPEECH AND HEARING, AN INSTITUTE OF M/S. U.T. NASEEM FAREED MEMORIAL CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL TRUST, HAVING ITS PREMIER OPERATIONAL CAMPUS AT BANASHANKARI 6TH STAGE, 4TH BLOCK KNOWLDEGE STREET, BANASHANKARI, BENGALURU - 560 050, AN EDUCATIONAL TRUST REPRESENTED BY ITS FOUNDER TRUSTEE AND DIRECTOR (U T ZULFIKAR ALI) …PETITIONER (BY SRI. RAVI V., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. UNION OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT, REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, 201, C-WING SHASTRI BHAWAN, NEW DELHI. 10 2. REHABILITATION COUNCIL OF INDIA, REPRESENTED BY THE CHAIRPERSON B-22, QUTUB INDUSTRIAL AREA NEW DELHI 110 016. Digitally signed by PRAKASH N Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA - 2 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010540732026 NC: 2026:KHC:49072 WP No. 24315 of 2026 3. BANGALORE UNIVERSITY GNANA BHARATI, MYSORE ROAD, MUTHARAYANA NAGAR, BANGALORE. 560 056. REPRESENTED BY IT'S VICE CHANCELLOR. 4. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA, REPRESENTED BY PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION, MS BUILDING, BANGALORE. 560 001. …RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. SHRIHAREESH R KULKHARNI, CGC FOR R1 AND R2; SRI. SIDDARTH P. DESAI, ADVOCATE FOR R3; SMT. MALA B., AGA FOR R4) THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO DIRECTION, COMMANDING RESPONDENT NO. 2 (REHABILITATION COUNCIL OF INDIA) TO IMMEDIATELY DEPUTE ITS TEAM OF EXPERT VISITORS/INSPECTORS TO CONDUCT THE PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITY INSPECTION OF THE PETITIONER INSTITUTE FOR THE RENEWAL AND GRANT OF APPROVAL FOR THE BACHELOR IN AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH- LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY (BASLP) COURSE (WITH AN INTAKE OF 44 SEATS) FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2026-27, PURSUANT TO ONLINE PROPOSAL IDS:ETEMPID-1234250710040024 AND ETC., THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR ORDERS, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER: - 3 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010540732026 NC: 2026:KHC:49072 WP No. 24315 of 2026 CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S SUNIL DUTT YADAV ORAL ORDER This matter is de-linked from the connected matters and separate order is passed. 2. The writ petition is filed by the petitioner, which is an Institution of speech and hearing, seeking for issuance of writ of mandamus or appropriate writ directing the respondent No.2 to depute its team of inspectors to conduct inspection of the physical infrastructure and other facilities, which would be in aid of renewal and approval to be granted insofar as academic year 2026-27 pursuant to the online Proposal IDs: ETEMPID-1234250710040024 and other consequential relief is sought for. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the institute established in the year 2004 has been carrying on its activities and there have been approvals upto the year 2025-26. It is further submitted that the institute also has affiliation from respondent No.3 - - 4 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010540732026 NC: 2026:KHC:49072 WP No. 24315 of 2026 Bangalore University. It is further submitted that for the year 2026-27, requisite fees have been paid including fees for inspection. But, however, the 2nd respondent has not conducted inspection which has prejudiced the activities of the petitioner. It is further submitted that the requisite proposal online for the purpose of inspection and grant of approval has been made, but there is no action by the 2nd respondent. 4. Learned Central Government Counsel, Sri. Shrihareesh R. Kulkharni appearing for 2nd respondent submits that they would conduct an inspection as sought for in the prayer (a) and take a decision on approval and forward the same for necessary information to the 3rd respondent. 5. Learned counsel appearing for respondent No.3 submits that they are only in charge of affiliation and would take note of report to be sent by the 2nd respondent. - 5 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010540732026 NC: 2026:KHC:49072 WP No. 24315 of 2026 6. In light of stand taken by the 2nd respondent, it would be appropriate to dispose of the writ petition itself. 7. Learned counsel appearing for respondent No.2 submits that in the interregnum taking note of the nature of activities of the institution and also its involvement in training and education of professionals for speech and hearing, the Court may pass appropriate orders of permitting the institution to carry on admission for the year 2026-27, while putting the institution upon notice regarding decision on approval that would be taken in due course after inspection. 8. In light of the stand of the respondents and taking note of the prayer made, the petition itself is disposed of. Respondent No.2 to conduct inspection as per procedure and applicable rules of the petitioner-institution, within a period not later than one (1) month from the date of receipt of certified copy of the order. - 6 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010540732026 NC: 2026:KHC:49072 WP No. 24315 of 2026 9. The order of approval is to be passed thereafter and same to be forwarded to respondent No.3 for its record. Upon the approval being forwarded to respondent No.3, counsel for respondent No.3 submits that they would take appropriate action regarding affiliation. 10. Learned counsel for respondent No.2 submits that the concession that they have agreed upon to permit the institute to make admissions would be followed up by the web-hosting regarding the provisional approval after the inspection 11. However, it is made clear that the process of approval and decision to be taken by respondent No.3, would have a bearing on the admission to be made by the petitioner. Accordingly, while the petitioner is permitted to carry out its admissions, same would be subject to orders of approval by respondent No.2 and affiliation by respondent No.3, which would be taken in due course. - 7 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010540732026 NC: 2026:KHC:49072 WP No. 24315 of 2026 12. In light of the above, the petition is disposed of. Sd/- (S SUNIL DUTT YADAV) JUDGE MCR List No.: 1 Sl No.: 22