IIM Udaipur Moves High Court Against Lok Adalat Order Directing Fee Refund To Student Who Withdrew After Cut-Off Date, Stay Granted

The Rajasthan High Court has ordered the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Udaipur to refund fees to a student despite the application being submitted after the official cut-off date. The student had applied for a refund due to financial difficulties but missed the deadline. The court’s decision emphasized that adherence to procedural deadlines must be balanced with considerations of fairness and individual hardship. This ruling highlights the court's willingness to address exceptional circumstances and provides a precedent for similar cases where procedural rigidity might unfairly disadvantage students facing genuine financial issues