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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
ANIL K.NARENDRAN, MR.JUSTICE MURALEE KRISHNA S., JJ
JACKSON DAS T SON OF SEBATAIN – Appellant
Versus
VICE CHANCELLOR COCHIN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
Muralee Krishna S., J.
1. The appellant who is the petitioner in W.P.(C)No.3664 of 2023 filed this writ appeal under Section 5(i) of the Kerala High Court Act, 1958, challenging the judgment dated 11.12.2024 passed in this writ petition whereby the learned Single Judge dismissed the writ petition refusing to interfere in the decisions of the respondents regarding the validity of the BA degree obtained by the appellant from Dr.C.V.Raman University, Bilaspur.
2. The facts that can be discernible from the records are as follows:
The appellant obtained B.A (History) Degree from Dr.C.V.Raman University, Bilaspur after successfully completing the degree programme conducted through private mode during 2016-2019 and secured an aggregate mark of 68.8%. The appellant obtained admission for three-year LLB Course (Evening Batch) at the School of Legal Studies under the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT). He appeared for 1st semester University examination in May 2022. On 14.10.2022, the 3rd respondent Controller of Examinations issued Ext.P4 letter to the Director of School of Legal Studies, CUSAT stating that the degree of the appellant conferred by Dr.C.V.Raman Univer
Degrees not recognized by the UGC cannot be accepted for admission to higher education programs, reinforcing the necessity of compliance with UGC regulations.
Singhania University was established under a Statute and automatically recognized. It needed no recognition by any other authority and hence the prayers of the Petitioners were granted.
Sikkim Manipal University - Recognition of Degree - Degrees/ Diplomas/ Certificates awarded for programmes conducted by the ODL institutions, recognized by DEC (erstwhile) and UGC, in conformity with....
The recognition of degrees obtained through distance learning from universities with off-campus study centers beyond territorial jurisdiction is subject to the UGC's regulations and public notices.
Point of Law : Rejection of the requests for granting recognition without providing adequate opportunity to the respondent university is violation of principles of natural justice.
Degrees from open universities not adhering to UGC regulations are invalid for public employment and promotion.
The university cannot cancel a degree after the completion of the course and must follow a fair procedure in reaching such decisions.
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