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IN THE HIGH COURT OF UTTARAKHAND AT NAINITAL
PANKAJ PUROHIT
Krish Panwar – Appellant
Versus
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Dehradun – Respondent
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| 1. petition challenges university suspension and expulsion orders. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. petitioner alleges false fir, inapplicable clause, natural justice violation. (Para 3 , 4) |
| 3. university defends independent disciplinary action on preponderance standard. (Para 5) |
| 4. court upholds disciplinary proceedings independent of criminal case. (Para 6 , 7) |
| 5. writ petition dismissed; no interference warranted. (Para 8) |
JUDGMENT :
PANKAJ PUROHIT, J.
1. This writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, whereby the petitioner has sought the following reliefs:-
a) Issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of certiorari quashing the impugned order dated 27.03.2025 (Annexure 5) and 12.2.2026 (Annexure 6) passed by the respondent University.
b) Issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to permit the petitioner to continue his studies in the BBA (Analytics & Big Data) course and allow him to attend classes and appear in examination.
2. Facts of the case in brief are that petitioner, a IVth Semester B.B.A. (Analytics & Big Data) student of University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun (Batch 2024–2027), has f
Disciplinary proceedings against students are independent of criminal investigations, proceeding on preponderance of probabilities; universities may suspend/expel for serious alleged misconduct like ....
Disciplinary proceedings must adhere to principles of natural justice, and the punishment imposed should be proportionate to the incident.
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.
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