Gauhati HC Sets Aside Disciplinary Action Against Law Students For Protesting At College Event, Asks Them To Apologise & Pay 10K Costs

The Gauhati High Court addressed disciplinary notices against a law student from Tezpur Law College. The student had been accused of misconduct, and the Court reviewed the disciplinary actions taken by the college. It held that the notices were procedurally valid but emphasized the importance of following the principles of natural justice and providing the student an opportunity to be heard before any final action is taken. The Court also directed the college to reconsider the matter in light of the principles of fairness and procedural correctness.