The Bombay High Court’s Aurangabad bench dismissed a 23-year-old law student’s plea against being barred from final exams due to poor attendance. The Court criticised her claims as reckless and irresponsible, observing that legal proceedings must be based on good faith and not personal demands.
The Supreme Court of India expressed concern over a Delhi High Court ruling allowing law students with attendance shortages to appear in examinations, observing that such interpretation could weaken classroom-based legal education and turn law college hostels into “just boarding and lodging facilities”.
The Delhi High Court reinstated a Delhi University law student dismissed for attendance shortfall due to a medical condition, overturning a previous decision. The court emphasized the importance of a nuanced and compassionate approach towards attendance policies, setting a precedent for educational institutions to consider individual circumstances. The decision highlights the need for empathy and flexibility in addressing health-related attendance challenges.
