Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Karnataka HC Orders NLSIU on Dyscalculia Student's Case
A student at NLSIU (a law school in India) has a learning difficulty called dyscalculia, which makes it hard to understand math.
The student went to court because they were struggling with an economics class.
The Karnataka High Court told NLSIU to be understanding and help the student.
The court wants the school to find ways to let the student pass their first year, even though economics is a required subject.
This will allow the student to continue their studies despite their learning challenges.
Karnataka High Court addressed NLSIU regarding a student with dyscalculia.
The student faced challenges in the Economics subject.
The court ordered NLSIU to adopt a flexible approach.
The aim is to assist the student in completing the first year.
NLSIU had stated major/minor subject selection starts from the second year.
- Who
- Karnataka High Court and NLSIU student.
- What
- The court directed NLSIU to take a flexible approach regarding economics for a student with dyscalculia.
- When
- The order was passed this Tuesday.
- Where
- Bengaluru
- Why
- To help a student with dyscalculia clear the first year of the course.
- Court
- Karnataka High Court
- University
- NLSIU (National Law School of India University)
- Issue
- Dyscalculia and Economics class
- Order
- Take a liberal approach to accommodate the student.
- Year
- First year