MP High Court Issues Notice On NEET-UG Students' Plea For Refund Of ₹10 Lakh Each Forfeited After Seat Cancellation

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has taken suo moto/plea cognisance (issued notice) in a petition by NEET-UG aspirants seeking refund of large admission fees (reported ~₹10 lakh each) forfeited following counselling seat cancellations. The petition challenges the action of counselling authorities/institutions for deducting or withholding refundable fees without adequate justification or due process when seats were cancelled. The Court’s notice signals judicial scrutiny over administrative fairness, contractual obligation of institutions, and statutory/regulatory compliance in medical/dental admissions. The case raises issues of reasonableness in fee forfeiture, equity for students adversely affected by administrative changes, and the correct interplay between regulatory rules and institutional policies. The outcome could influence fee refund norms and counselling governance in admission processes nationwide.