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Rajasthan HC Issues Notice In Student's Plea Alleging Principal Misconduct And Failure To Form SGRC Committee
Educational institutions are mandated to be hubs of accountability, yet a recent legal challenge in the highlights a breakdown in this core governance expectation. Justice Shubha Mehta recently issued notices to , and its administration following a filed by a law student, Divyansh Gupta, alleging serious by the principal and a systemic failure to address grievances.
A Convocation Breach and Alleged Retaliation The genesis of the dispute lies in a convocation ceremony from which the student claims he was excluded without notice. Upon approaching the principal to voice his grievances regarding this exclusion, the petitioner alleges that the interactions turned hostile. According to the court filings, the principal did not address the but instead subjected the student to verbal abuse and threats.
The student attempted to escalate the matter by lodging formal complaints with the college's education committee and through electronic correspondence. However, the petitioner contends that these legitimate attempts to seek redressal were met with complete administrative silence.
The Missing Mechanism for Justice Beyond the specific altercation, the raises a significant legal question concerning . The petitioner submitted that, under the guidelines set forth by the , every law college and university is strictly mandated to constitute a Redressal Committee (SGRC).
The crux of the legal argument is that these committees are not merely advisory but are essential regulatory requirements designed to ensure that students have a non-adversarial path to resolve disputes. The petitioner alleges that no such committee is functional at S.S. Jain Subodh Law College, leaving students without a formal internal mechanism to challenge administrative actions or report faculty misconduct.
Judicial Intervention In response to the plea, the bench of Justice Shubha Mehta has formally intervened by issuing notices to the concerned parties. The court has directed the respondents to reply within four weeks.
"The counsel for the petitioner submitted that every college and university imparting legal education is mandated by the
to establish a
Redressal Committee (SGRC)
, and said committee is required to investigate such complaints and submit a report,"
note the court records regarding the petitioner's submission.
Implications for Academic Governance While this is only the initial stage of the , the case highlights the growing judiciary's role in enforcing internal compliance within educational institutions. By demanding an explanation for the absence of a mandatory SGRC, the is signaling that the internal mandated by the are a critical component of institutional operation, not optional administrative hurdles.
For students nationwide, this case serves as an important reminder of their right to formal mechanisms and the accountability to which academic administrators are held under existing governance guidelines. The court will continue to monitor the proceedings as the college prepares its response.
