Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Delhi High Court to Hear Plea on CLAT-PG Admission Fee
Imagine you're applying to a special law school program (CLAT-PG).
The school asks for a large, non-refundable fee just to confirm you're interested, even before you're accepted.
Some students think this fee is too high, especially for those who don't have much money.
They're taking the issue to court, saying the fee is unfair and breaks some rules.
The court is listening to both sides before making a decision.
The students are worried about how expensive it is to participate, especially when they need money for things like loans to pay for their education.
The court is also looking at whether the fees are against any government guidelines.
Delhi High Court is hearing a plea against the 'exorbitant' CLAT-PG confirmation fee.
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) was given additional time to respond.
The court will examine the fee's 'arbitrary' nature and its potential violation of constitutional articles.
The petitioner, a CLAT-PG candidate, argues the fee is unreasonable and financially burdensome.
The petitioner is representing other candidates facing similar financial difficulties.
- Who
- Petitioner Jatin Shrivastava, Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs).
- What
- Delhi High Court is hearing a plea challenging the 'exorbitant' confirmation fee for CLAT-PG admissions.
- When
- The court granted additional time on Wednesday, with the next hearing on July 17.
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- The petitioner argues the non-refundable confirmation fee is unreasonable, violates constitutional articles, and financially burdens candidates.
Petitioner's Arguments
Consortium of NLUs and UGC Perspective
Financial Burden and Constitutional Violations
Petitioner's Arguments
The confirmation fee is 'exorbitant', violating Articles 14, 19(1)(g), and 21 of the Constitution.
Consortium of NLUs and UGC Perspective
NLU's and UGC's perspectives are currently unknown.
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Case
- Challenge to CLAT-PG confirmation fee
- Next Hearing
- July 17
- Petitioner
- Jatin Shrivastava
- Petitioner's Rank
- 474 (revised results)
- Fee Challenged
- Non-refundable confirmation fee for CLAT-PG admissions