Quick Summary: Aarthi Reddy Kaipa decided to drop her case against BITS Pilani but might bring it back if needed.
Aarthi Reddy Kaipa, a 19-year-old student, had filed a case against people in charge at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani. The people involved were Col Soumyabrata Chakraborty, Prof Soumyo Mukherji, and Mr. V V S N Murthy. The case was looked at by Judge B. Vijaysen Reddy.
During the hearing, Ms. M. Suchitra, speaking for Aarthi, asked for permission to drop the case. She said they might start a new case if needed later on.
"Ms. M. Suchitra, learned counsel...seeks permission of this Court to withdraw the contempt case with liberty to file new contempt case, if the cause arises."
Judge B. Vijaysen Reddy agreed to the request and officially closed the case. He also stopped any other actions related to this case.
By dropping the case, Aarthi Reddy Kaipa hasn't quit for good. She can still take the issue back to court if things change.
This decision was made on August 22, 2025, and means a break, but not necessarily the end, of the legal battle between Aarthi and BITS Pilani.
