Private Unaided Veterinary College Cannot Charge Tuition Fee During Internship: Punjab & Haryana HC

The Punjab and Haryana High Court held that private unaided veterinary colleges are not entitled to charge tuition fees from students during the mandatory internship period. The Court observed that internship forms part of practical training and not classroom instruction, and therefore charging tuition during this phase would amount to unjust enrichment. It emphasized that educational institutions must strictly adhere to statutory fee structures and cannot impose financial burdens on students without legal backing. The ruling reinforces student protection in professional education and curbs arbitrary fee practices by private institutions.