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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
VIKAS MAHAJAN
Samyak Bhatia – Appellant
Versus
University of Delhi – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. petitioner’s application for college admission details. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8) |
| 2. argument on oci status and admission process. (Para 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13) |
| 3. university’s defense around admission criteria. (Para 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18) |
| 4. discussion on the notification's timely release. (Para 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23) |
| 5. critique of notification’s clarity and communication. (Para 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31) |
| 6. claims of misinformation during registration. (Para 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , 36) |
| 7. determining eligibility based on fsr bulletin. (Para 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 , 42 , 43) |
| 8. delay in claims and admission process completion. (Para 44 , 45 , 46) |
| 9. criteria against program transfer post-admission. (Para 47 , 48 , 49 , 50 , 51) |
| 10. judicial precedents cited in context. (Para 52 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 , 57 , 58 , 59) |
| 11. final decision to dismiss all claims. (Para 60) |
JUDGMENT :
VIKAS MAHAJAN, J.
1. The case set out in the petition is that the petitioner is a citizen of U.S.A. who holds an ‘Overseas Citizen of India’ [hereinafter ‘OCI’] card, having studied from 4th standard to 12th standard in India.
2. On 10.06.2024, petitioner submitted an online applicat
Universities must adhere to published admission criteria; OCI candidates face distinct eligibility requirements and may not assume parity with Indian nationals without explicit communication from ins....
OCI cardholders do not have equal admission rights as Indian citizens in medical college quotas, and regulations must be strictly followed.
When right conferred is withdrawn and altered, it should demonstrate application of mind and nexus to object of such withdrawal.
The court ruled that the notification restricting OCI cardholders' admission rights violated Articles 14 and 21, emphasizing the principle of non-retrogression in rights conferred.
The University is bound by the Calendar and Prospectus, and the weightage is restricted to specific streams and subjects for admission to B.Com LL.B (Hons) 5 years Integrated Course. The terms of the....
Grant of admission - In exceptional cases, admission may be granted to a meritorious candidate even one month after the cut-off date for medical admissions.
The court emphasized the need for administrative flexibility in educational admissions, stating a minor error should not lead to denial of opportunities. Timely rectification of the error weighed hea....
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