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PURUSHAINDRA KUMAR KAURAV
Mudit Sunda – Appellant
Versus
University of Delhi Faculty of Law) Through, Vice Chancellor – Respondent
JUDGMENT
Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav, J. (Oral)
1. The petitioner had filed this petition seeking directions to the respondent to grant his admission in the faculty of law, University of Delhi in academic session 2022-25 as per the fourth admission list released by the respondent-University. As per averments made by the petitioner, it is seen that the respondent-University declared the fourth merit list on 09.01.2023 where the name of the petitioner finds place.
2. As per the intimation served to the petitioner (P-1). The petitioner was called upon to apply for admission from 09.01.2023 up to 2:00 pm on 10.01.2023. After uploading the requisite information/documents, the faculty of law was to verify and approve the admission of a candidate who had applied under the fourth merit list latest by 5:30 pm on 10.01.2023. It is, thereafter that the candidates were to make the payment against their merit position till 11:59 pm on 10.01.2022.
3. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner raises a grievance with respect to the manner in which the time was allocated by the respondent-University against each merit list. He, firstly, stated that since he could not check his email on
Adherence to the terms and conditions mentioned in the institution's booklet is crucial in admission processes, and failure to comply may result in denial of relief.
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The court confirmed that compliance with admission deadlines is essential and a student’s error in submitting documents does not warrant judicial intervention in academic policies.
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Denial of admission on technical grounds, such as non-payment of fees due to circumstances beyond the student's control, may result in great injustice and is deemed improper.
Adherence to the admission timeline, finality of admissions, and the eligibility of candidates for admission against vacant seats based on the Admission Policy and Procedure 2021-2022.
The court affirmed that timely application for admission and compliance with attendance regulations are critical, and failure to meet these does not violate constitutional rights.
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