Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Supreme Court to Review IIT Student's Transfer Plea
A student at IIT Kharagpur is asking to move to IIT Delhi because of a health problem and the need for specific treatment.
This student is dealing with some serious mental health challenges and needs therapy that is available at AIIMS Delhi.
The student's request was turned down by IIT Kharagpur.
The student appealed to the Supreme Court, who are now looking into it.
The court wants to hear from the IITs involved and AIIMS Delhi.
The student's main point is that the rules allow for such transfers.
The court will decide if the student can transfer to get the needed treatment.
A student at IIT Kharagpur is requesting a transfer to IIT Delhi citing mental health concerns and the need for specific therapy.
The student has 'suicidal ideation' and needs Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (RTMS) therapy available at AIIMS Delhi.
The student's transfer request was initially rejected by IIT Kharagpur.
The Supreme Court is now reviewing the case and has issued notices to IITs and AIIMS Delhi.
The next hearing for the case is scheduled for October 10.
- Who
- An IIT Kharagpur architecture student and the Supreme Court.
- What
- The Supreme Court is reviewing a student's request to transfer from IIT Kharagpur to IIT Delhi.
- When
- The next hearing is scheduled for October 10.
- Where
- The case involves IIT Kharagpur, IIT Delhi, AIIMS Delhi, and the Supreme Court.
- Why
- The student needs specialized medical treatment, unavailable or unaffordable near IIT Kharagpur, and is experiencing suicidal ideation.
- Petitioner
- IIT Kharagpur architecture student
- Issue
- Plea for transfer to IIT Delhi due to suicidal ideation
- Medical Need
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (RTMS) therapy
- Therapy Location
- AIIMS Delhi (affordable)
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Parties Involved
- IIT Kharagpur, IIT Delhi, AIIMS Delhi
- Next Hearing
- October 10