CLAT 2026 Revised Merit List: Allahabad HC Hearing Updates
This article provides factual updates on the Allahabad High Court hearing concerning the CLAT 2026 Revised Merit List 2026. This legal matter involves a dispute over the evaluation process of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026. The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs), which conducts CLAT, is involved in Special Appeal No. 135/2026. This situation has paused the release of subsequent CLAT 2026 merit lists, affecting many students.
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.
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Consortium of NLUs vs. Avneesh Gupta: Case Overview |
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Particulars |
Details for CLAT 2026 Appeal
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Case Number |
Special appeal no. 135 of 2026 |
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Appellant |
Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU) |
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Respondent |
Avneesh Gupta (minor) through guardian |
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Presiding Bench |
Hon'ble Chief Justice Arun Bhansali & Hon'ble Kshitij Shailendra, J. |
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Primary Dispute |
Merit list revision due to disputed question no. 9 of booklet-C |
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Hearing Date |
February 13, 2026 (fresh listing) |
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CNR Number |
UPHC050764922026 |
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Stay Application |
IA/2/2026 (filed by Consortium to halt merit list revision) |
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Exemption Application |
IA/1/2026 (filed by Consortium) |
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Appellant Counsel |
Advocate Avneesh Tripathi |
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Respondent Counsel |
In Person (Atul Gupta, Guardian) |
Allahabad High Court Hearing Time for Special Appeal 135/2026 in CLAT 2026
The hearing for Special Appeal No. 135 of 2026 was scheduled for February 13, 2026. It was listed as a "fresh" matter. High Court proceedings typically begin at 10:00 AM. New cases are often heard in the morning. The exact courtroom number for the hearing will be confirmed once the daily cause list is finalized.
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.
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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.