9 months ago
HC Rules SGRC Recommendations Binding on MNLU
A student at Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur (MNLU) was not allowed to take his 5th Semester exams because he had low attendance.
The student said he had low attendance because he had to leave his hostel.
A committee called the Students Grievance Redressal Committee (SGRC) said the university should hold special exams for him.
But the university did not do this, so the student went to the court.
The court said the university must follow the SGRC's recommendations and must hold special exams for the student.
The court also said that the university has to follow the SGRC's recommendations because they are mandatory.
A student at MNLU was debarred from the 5th Semester examination due to low attendance.
The student claimed low attendance was due to being made to vacate the hostel.
The SGRC recommended special examinations for the petitioner.
MNLU did not hold special examinations, leading the student to file a petition in the HC.
The Bombay High Court ruled that SGRC recommendations are binding on MNLU and directed the university to hold re-examination for the petitioner.
- Who
- A student admitted to BA.LLB (Honours) programme at Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur (MNLU)
- What
- The student was debarred from the 5th Semester examination due to low attendance and sought implementation of SGRC recommendations
- Where
- Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court
- When
- The court hearing and decision took place on November 28
- Why
- The student had low attendance due to being made to vacate the hostel and sought special examinations as recommended by the SGRC
Key facts
- Petitioner
- Student admitted to BA.LLB (Honours) programme at MNLU in 2021
- Issue
- Debarred from 5th Semester examination due to low attendance
- Committee
- Students Grievance Redressal Committee (SGRC) under UGC Regulations, 2023
- Recommendation
- Special examinations for the petitioner
- Court's Decision
- Directed MNLU to hold re-examination for the petitioner
- Court
- Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court
- Judges
- Justices Anil Pansare and Raj Wakode
- Date
- November 28
