Attendance shortage can’t bar law students from exams: Delhi HC orders UGC regulation review

The Delhi High Court ruled that law students cannot be automatically barred from appearing in exams due to attendance shortages without evaluating individual circumstances. The Court directed the UGC and Bar Council to review and harmonize attendance regulations to ensure fairness and flexibility in academic institutions. The judgment highlighted the importance of balancing academic discipline with students’ rights to education, especially when valid reasons such as health or unavoidable circumstances are involved. It sets a precedent for educational autonomy and procedural fairness in professional courses.