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D. N. PATEL, JYOTI SINGH
Abhishek Singh – Appellant
Versus
Union Of India – Respondent
JUDGMENT
D. N. Patel, C.J. -
Proceedings in the matter have been conducted through video conferencing.
CM APPL.19347/2020 (condonation of 237 days in preferring the appeal)
This application has been preferred under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963 for condonation of delay of 237 days in preferring the appeal.
Having heard the learned counsels for the parties and looking to the facts stated in this application, there are reasonable reasons for condonation of delay. We, therefore, condone the delay in preferring the appeal. The application is allowed and disposed of.
1. Being aggrieved and feeling dissatisfied by the judgment and order dated 21st November, 2019 in W.P.(C) 12252/2019 (Annexure A-1 to the memo of this appeal) and order dated 29th January, 2020 (Annexure A-4 to the memo of this appeal) passed in Review Petition No.37/2020, the original petitioner has preferred the present Appeal.
LPA 209/2020 & CM APPL.19345/2020 (Stay)
2. The issue involved in this appeal concerns granting one time waiver of shortage of attendance in favour of the petitioner on medical grounds for First Semester LL.B. Degree Course in Delhi University.
3. We have heard learned counsels for the parties and
Attendance requirements in professional courses are non-negotiable, and waivers for 100% attendance shortage are impermissible.
Minimum attendance in professional courses is a strict requirement; total absence due to illness does not warrant waiver of attendance conditions.
The Court upheld the necessity of minimum attendance requirements for examinations in educational institutions, emphasizing the impact on academic integrity.
Legal education standards must be upheld, allowing for exceptions in legitimate medical cases, while reevaluating rigid attendance policies for the welfare of students.
Attendance requirements in professional degree courses are crucial, and courts will not relax them without compelling justification.
Minimum attendance requirements in professional courses are non-negotiable, and courts should exercise caution in granting relaxations under Article 226.
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