Court Ruling: The Karnataka High Court ordered the state government to pay Rs 10 lakh to Sanjana Raghunath, an MBBS student and chess player.
Background: Raghunath represented India in various chess tournaments, including the Asian Youth Championship.
Hardship Statement: The court emphasized that if the state’s decision causes significant hardship, it must provide a remedy.
Classification Argument: Raghunath argued that she should have been classified under the P-I or P-III category for sports quota consideration.
Incorrect Placement: Instead, she was placed in the P-V category, which led her to enroll in a private institution.
Authority’s Position: The Karnataka Examination Authority claimed that since Raghunath was already admitted to a college, she could not be reconsidered for a sports quota seat.