Punjab and Haryana High Court slaps Rs. 1 lakh costs on Panjab University for failing law student

The Punjab and Haryana High Court imposed a fine of ?1 lakh on Panjab University for wrongfully failing a law student in his 6th semester BA LLB examination. The court found that the university had acted arbitrarily and without proper justification in failing the student. The ruling highlights the importance of fairness and transparency in academic evaluations and the need for educational institutions to adhere to due process. The court’s decision aims to protect students’ rights and ensure that they are not subjected to unjust academic decisions.