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SANDEEP SHARMA
Rupansh Rana – Appellant
Versus
Himachal Pradesh University – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
Sandeep Sharma, J.
Since common questions of facts as well as law are involved in the above captioned cases and similar relief has been claimed, all the matters were heard together and are being disposed of vide common judgment.
2. Petitioners herein are aggrieved with order dated 22.11.2023, passed by the Dean of Studies, Himachal Pradesh University, whereby they came to be expelled from the University on account of their having allegedly indulged in brutal/violent incident occurred near R&ME Section of Himachal Pradesh University on 20.11.2023.
3. For having bird’s eye view, facts, which are common in all the cases, are that on 20.11.2023, a violent incident occurred in front of main library of the respondent-University, wherein allegedly, one student namely Chandan, was brutally beaten by the petitioners herein. In the aforesaid alleged incident, aforesaid Chandan suffered grievous injuries, as a result thereof, he not only remained admitted in the hospital, but was also operated on account of fracture in his one leg. Police after having received information with regard to aforesaid incident, reached at the spot and registered a criminal case against the miscreants i.e. p
The court emphasized that punitive actions against students must adhere to principles of natural justice, including the right to a fair hearing before any disciplinary action is taken.
The court held that educational authorities must follow principles of natural justice before issuing expulsion orders, ensuring students have the opportunity to respond.
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