DU Students Get Big Relief: Can Take Exams Even With Low Attendance, University Cannot Stop Them

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News18•22-01-2026, 14:52
DU Students Get Big Relief: Can Take Exams Even With Low Attendance, University Cannot Stop Them
- •Delhi High Court provides significant relief to Delhi University's Faculty of Law students whose exam results were withheld due to low attendance.
- •Students argued that once allowed to take exams, withholding results was unfair, citing internships, moot courts, and health issues affecting attendance.
- •The court ruled that low attendance alone cannot be a basis for detaining students or blocking results, especially after exams are completed.
- •The decision emphasizes that academic decisions must be fair, reasonable, and proportionate, prioritizing students' careers over strict attendance policies.
- •Delhi University is ordered to process and declare the results promptly, preventing students from losing an academic year and setting a precedent for other institutions.
Why It Matters: Delhi High Court rules DU cannot withhold exam results for low attendance if students were allowed to sit for exams.
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