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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 27296
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 16-03-2026
CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI
Krithiksha S Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. Government of Puducherry Rep by its secretary Department of Education Puducherry
2. Government of Puducherry Rep by its secretary Department of Law Puducherry
3. The Controller of Examination Puducherry University Kalapet
4. The Principal Dr.Ambedkar Government Law, College, Kalapet Puducherry-605 014 Respondent(s)
For Petitioner(s): Ms.M.Subathra
For Respondent: Mr.J.Kumaran for R1, 2 and 4 AGP (Pondy)
Mr.A.V.Bharathi for R3
1.The Secretary Government of Puducherry Department of Education Puducherry
2.The Secretary Government of Puducherry Department of Law Puducherry
3.The Controller of Examination Puducherry University Kalapet
4.The Principal Dr.Ambedkar Government Law, College, Kalapet Puducherry-605 014
M.DHANDAPANI J.
dhk
16-03-2026
PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, directing to consider the representation dated 16.2.2026 and further direct the 3rd and 4th respondents to permit the petitioner to appear for the 7th Semester Examination and continue the course as per the original schedule
ORDER
By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
2. This petition has been filed for a direction, directing to consider the representation dated 16.02.2026 and further direct the 3rd and 4th respondents to permit the petitioner to appear for the 7th Semester Examination and continue the course as per the original schedule
3. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner is a law college student in the fourth respondent college. The petitioner gave birth to child in the month of July 2025. Due to medical conditions and the maternity complication, the petitioner was not able to attend the classes in the college, thereby, she is not able to secure required attendance and been barred from appearing for the 5th semester examination and was further directed to redo the entire 5th semester. The petitioner made a representation on 16.02.2026 to the third respondent, which is pending without consideration. Hence, this writ petition.
4. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that if there is a shortage of attendance above 60%, then the head of institution is empowered to condone the absence for valid reasons, however, if the shortage of attendance is less than 60%, then the third respondent alone is empowered to condone the delay. Hence, seeks for directions.
5. Heard both sides and perused the materials placed on record.
6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court without going into the merits of the case directs the third respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 16.02.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law after perusing all the medical records as a special case within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order.
7. Accordingly, this writ petitions stands disposed of. No costs.
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