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DELHI HIGH COURT
D.N.PATEL, JYOTI SINGH
Abhishek Singh – Appellant
Versus
Union of India – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. procedural allowance for delay in appeal (Para 2 , 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 2. non-negotiable attendance requirement in law education (Para 6) |
| 3. supreme court rulings on legal education standards (Para 7 , 8) |
| 4. importance of attendance for law degree validity (Para 9) |
| 5. respect for academic standards and rules (Para 10) |
| 6. procedural remedy for student's request (Para 11 , 12 , 13) |
JUDGMENT
D. N. Patel, Chief Justice (Oral)--Proceedings in the matter have been conducted through video conferencing.
CM APPL.19347/2020 (condonation of 237 days in preferring the appeal)
2. 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.
LPA 209/2020 & CM APPL.19345/2020 (Stay)
3. 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 dat
Minimum attendance in professional courses is a strict requirement; total absence due to illness does not warrant waiver of attendance conditions.
Attendance requirements in professional courses are non-negotiable, and waivers for 100% attendance shortage are impermissible.
The Court upheld the necessity of minimum attendance requirements for examinations in educational institutions, emphasizing the impact on academic integrity.
Attendance requirements in professional degree courses are crucial, and courts will not relax them without compelling justification.
Legal education standards must be upheld, allowing for exceptions in legitimate medical cases, while reevaluating rigid attendance policies for the welfare of students.
Minimum attendance requirements in professional courses are non-negotiable, and courts should exercise caution in granting relaxations under Article 226.
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