The Delhi High Court today (28th Oct) permitted a minority category student to attend St. Stephen’s classes, amid a seat allocation dispute with Delhi University. The decision followed appeals from both sides regarding a prior ruling that denied admission. The court instructed no further allocation of minority seats until the issue is resolved.
Today, On 21st October, the Delhi High Court stayed the counting of votes for the DUSU 2024 elections due to complaints about public property defacement. Candidates must justify their actions in court on October 28. The court emphasizes accountability and urges the university to address the situation to ensure more responsible election practices in the future.
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The Delhi High Court Today (Oct 9) asked the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) candidates to clean all campus structures defaced during the polls if they wanted vote count take place. The high court, which had on September 26 halted the counting of votes and declaration of results of DUSU and colleges elections, said its purpose was only to send a message that such violations would not be tolerated and not to thwart the election process.
Yesterday, On 8th October, the Delhi High Court held Delhi University guilty of “wilful disobedience” regarding a contempt plea from St. Stephen’s College, which accused DU of prejudicing student admissions due to personal disputes. The court summoned DU officials to explain their actions, stressing the need to protect students’ futures and comply with prior orders.
Today (13th Sept): Final-semester LL.B. students at Delhi University challenge Bar Council of India’s notification barring them from AIBE-XIX. They claim it contradicts previous court rulings and violates their fundamental rights. They seek annulment of the notification, permission to take the exam, and an interim stay. The Supreme Court has requested BCI to justify the exclusion.
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Final-year law students filed a petition in the Supreme Court contesting a rule preventing them from taking the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). They argue that this restriction violates their rights and delays their entry into the legal profession. The petition seeks to invalidate the rule and requests permission for the students to sit for the exam. The case is set for a hearing on September 13, 2024.
Today, On 10th September, The Delhi High Court permitted seven students to attend classes at St. Stephen’s College but restrained Delhi University from making further seat allocations. This follows a dispute about admission procedures at the college. The court emphasized that no more seat allocations should occur until the matter is resolved. The ruling came in response to petitions filed by the students challenging the college’s admission process.
