The Orissa High Court, located in Cuttack, has overturned the deregistration of a PhD scholar from Fakir Mohan University, granting her a crucial opportunity to complete her doctoral studies. The decision came after the student challenged a May 28, 2025, order from the university's Controller of Examinations, which cited her repeated failures to complete the program and non-payment of fees as reasons for cancellation. During the proceedings, the university's counsel argued that the student had been a continuous defaulter, but Justice Ananda Chandra Behera ruled in her favor, stating that denying her a chance to complete her PhD would be unjust. The court ordered the university to renew her registration within 15 days and allow her to continue her research under a guide as per applicable regulations. Justice Behera highlighted that restoring her registration would not adversely affect any party and would serve the best interests of both the student and society.