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MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, ANIL KUMAR UPMAN
University of Rajasthan, through its Registrar, JLN Marg, Jaipur, Rajasthan – Appellant
Versus
Rajesh Kumar Gothwal S/o Shri Matadeen Gothwal – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
1. Heard.
2. This appeal is directed against order dated 11.02.2022 passed by the learned Single Judge, whereby, writ petition filed by Respondents No.1 and 2 has been allowed with direction to the appellant-University of Rajasthan to declare the result of Respondents No. 1 and 2-writ petitioners.
3. The factual premise on which the writ petition was filed and relief was sought by Respondents No. 1 and 2 was that Respondents No. 1 and 2-writ petitioners were admitted to two years B.Ed. Course. They regularly attended B.Ed. classes for the first year and also appeared in the examination and were successful. Thereafter, they were admitted in the second year of B.Ed. course. Respondents No. 1 and 2 had submitted applications for appearing in the examinations but the appellant-University did not allow them to appear in the examination. Thereafter, Respondents No. 1 and 2 were granted readmission in the second year of B.Ed. Course. In the third year, they were allowed to attend the classes to the extent of shortage and thereafter, they again submitted application forms, but the appellant-University again did not allow them to appear in the examination. At this stage, Respondents
Point of Law : A candidate who passed B.Ed. examination of this University or B.Ed examination of another University recognized by Syndicate may be permitted to take a special course in a subject if ....
The judgment establishes the principle that students must meet minimum attendance requirements and may only be exempted from them under specific conditions as provided by the relevant legal provision....
The court established that accurate attendance records are essential for fair examination eligibility, reinforcing the right to education and due process.
The adherence to minimum attendance requirements is essential in university regulations, and non-compliance undermines eligibility to sit for examinations.
Students failing to meet the attendance criteria cannot be rescued by the court in the absence of any provision for relaxation, as mandated by Ordinance 323 of the University of Rajasthan.
Judicial review is limited in academic matters unless there is a clear violation of statutory provisions or regulations.
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