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 Bombay High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation requesting strict enforcement of 75% attendance in Mumbai University law colleges due to insufficient evidence. The petitioner was advised to gather proper data before returning to court. The case highlights concerns over students’ attendance, especially while undertaking internships and jobs.
