CLAT 2026 Merit List Revision Case: Allahabad High Court to Hear Special Appeal 135/2026 Today
On February 20, 2026, the Allahabad High Court is scheduled to hear Special Appeal No. 135 of 2026 concerning the proposed revision of the CLAT 2026 merit list. The case, currently marked as pending, has been placed before a Division Bench. The Consortium of NLUs has sought urgent relief to stay the single-judge order, arguing that revising the results over one disputed question could disrupt the entire admission process.
Latest Update: Today, February 20, 2026, the Allahabad High Court is set to hear a special appeal concerning the revision of the CLAT 2026 merit list. According to the official Allahabad High Court Case Status portal, the case remains “Pending” under Special Appeal No. 135/2026. It has been assigned to a Division Bench comprising Hon’ble Justice Saumitra Dayal Singh and Hon’ble Justice Vivek Saran.
The Consortium of NLUs has filed an urgent listing application to prevent the merit list from being revised based on a single disputed question, arguing that such a revision could disrupt the entire CLAT admission schedule and impact thousands of candidates.
Consortium of NLUs vs. Avneesh Gupta: Case Overview
This section outlines the key details of the legal case surrounding the CLAT 2026 merit list. It covers the parties involved, the case number, the presiding judges, and the core issue of the dispute. These details are critical for understanding the ongoing legal proceedings.
| Feature | Details for CLAT 2026 Special Appeal |
|---|---|
| Case Type & Number | Special Appeal (SPLA) No. 135 of 2026 |
| CNR Number | UPHC050764922026 |
| Diary/Token No. | 29602/2026 (Generated on 19-02-2026) |
| Next Hearing Date | February 20, 2026 (Listed in Court No. 3 at Sr. No. 45) |
| Appellant (Petitioner) | Consortium of National Law Universities, through its Convenor |
| Respondent | Avneesh Gupta (Minor) through father/guardian Shri Atul Gupta |
| Current Bench Type | Division Bench (Court No. 3) |
| Primary Dispute | Mandated revision of CLAT 2026 Merit List (WRIC / 45517 / 2025) |
| Appellant Counsel | Avneesh Tripathi (A/1626/2012) |
| Respondent Counsel | In Person (Atul Gupta) |
| Stay Application | IA/2/2026 (Filed to halt the single-judge’s revision order) |
| Exemption Application | IA/1/2026 (Filed by the Consortium) |
CLAT 2026 Merit List Revision Hearing in Allahabad HC Live Updates
Here are the latest updates regarding the CLAT 2026 Merit List Revision Hearing in the Allahabad High Court. These updates provide a timeline of events and key developments related to the ongoing legal appeal.
- February 20, 2026: The case is listed at Serial No. 45 in the Fresh List. This is a crucial date, as the stay application will be considered on this day.
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February 17, 2026 | Next Hearing Date Pending: The status for the CLAT 2026 Revised Merit List (Special Appeal 135/2026) is "Pending." The official next hearing date is To be released.
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February 16, 2026 | New Listing Application: The Consortium of NLUs filed a new Listing Application (IA/3/2026). This aims to expedite the appeal. It also addresses delays in releasing CLAT 2026 seat allotment lists.
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February 14, 2026 | "Passed Over" Status: The February 13 hearing recorded "PO" (Passed Over). This means the hearing did not conclude due to time constraints. The stay application remains pending.
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February 13, 2026 | Consortium's Appeal Basis: The Consortium of NLUs argued the single-judge exceeded judicial jurisdiction. This was by overriding the Oversight Committee's finalized CLAT 2026 results.
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February 13, 2026 | Impact of Revision: A single-mark change in CLAT can significantly alter a student’s rank. The court's decision will determine the stability of current rankings.
CLAT 2026 Revised Merit List FAQs
Q1. What is the main dispute regarding the CLAT 2026 Revised Merit List?
Q2. Why is the CLAT 2026 merit list under revision?
Q3. What is Special Appeal No. 135 of 2026?
Q4. What is the current status of the case?
Q5. What is the stay application (IA/2/2026)?
