O. CHINNAPPA REDDY, J.

( 1 ) THE M. B. A. Degree course of the Osmana University is apparently much sought after. In 1973, there were a large number of applicants for a few seats. The University decided to hold an entrance test. The entrance test was held on 29-7-1973. The result of the test was announced on 10-8-1973. The petitioners in W. P. Nos 4837, 6560 and 6687 of 1973 were among the thirty who were selected for admission. But it was discovered that there was mass copying at the test. The University, therefore, on 20-8-1973 cancelled the test held on 29-7-73 and announced that another test would be held on 11-11-1973. The petitioners in W. P. Nos. 6560 and 6687 of 1973 filed the writ petitions objecting to the decision to hold a fresh test. the principal argument addressed on their behalf was that there was violation of the principles of natural justice as they were not given any opportunity to explain why the test held on 29-7-1973 at which they had come out successful should not be cancelled. It was argued that the cancellation of the test case an aspersion on the petitioners and therefore it was the duty of the University to give them on opportunity of explanation before ca

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