Bombay High Court

DR. MAHADEV ANNAPPA SHINDEversusTHE REGISTRAR SHIVAJI UNIVERSITY KOLHAPUR AND ORS

Disposal: Disposed Off
Bench: ACTING NANDESH SHANKARRAO DESHPANDE

Holding

The petition was disposed of without granting the writ of mandamus.

Summary

The petitioner, Dr. Mahadev Annappa Shinde, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing Shivaji University and other respondents to consider and decide a legal notice dated 06-05-2025. The petitioner specifically requested that the university pass a reasoned order within 30 days, and if an adverse order were issued, he would pursue further legal remedies. The university, through its counsel, indicated that it would decide the petitioner's representation within the stipulated 30‑day period. The court noted that the university could call for additional information from the petitioner if required. After recording these statements, the bench disposed of the petition without granting the writ of mandamus.

Issues considered

Whether the High Court can issue a writ of mandamus directing a university to consider and decide a legal notice within a specified time frame
Whether the petitioner is entitled to a reasoned order from the university within 30 days

Subjects

mandamus
writ petition
university administration
procedural order
judicial review

Judgment

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        IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
                  CIRCUIT BENCH AT KOLHAPUR
                  CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
                  WRIT PETITION NO. 12460 OF 2025
Dr. Mahadev Annappa Shinde                         ….Petitioner
         Versus
The Registrar Shivaji University
Kolhapur And Others                                ….Respondent

                                 ----
Mr. I. M. Khairdi, Advocate for the Petitioner.
Mr. Chetan G. Patil a/w Mr. Prathamesh P. Magadum, Advocate for
Respondent No. 3.
Mr. Ajit V. Alange, Advocate for Respondent Nos. 5 and 6.
Mr. A. P. Vanarase, A.G.P. for the Respondent, the State.
                                 ----
                      CORAM : RAVINDRA V. GHUGE, ACJ.
                                     &
                              NANDESH S. DESHPANDE, J.

                      DATE     : 10th JULY, 2026
P.C. :-

1.          The Petitioner, at this stage, prays for consideration of

prayer (d) which reads as under:

          “d. Alternatively, it is prayed that this Hon’ble
          Court be pleased to issue a writ of mandamus, order
          or directions in the nature of mandamus, thereby
          directing Respondent Nos. 1 to 6 to consider and
          decide legal notice dated 06-05-2025”.


2.          The learned Advocate for the University submits on



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instructions that the Representation of the Petitioner would be

decided by the University by passing a reasoned order within 30 days

from today.


3.        The learned Advocate for the Petitioner submits that, if an

adverse order is passed, he would avail of a remedy as is permissible

in law for the redressal of his grievance.


4.        If the University desires that the Petitioner should furnish

additional information, it is at liberty to call for the Petitioner to

tender such information, expeditiously.


5.        In view of the above statements which are recorded, this

Petition is disposed off.



(NANDESH S. DESHPANDE, J.)                 (ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE)




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