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Can college stop you from giving exam due to pending fees ?
04-Jul-2024 (In Civil Law)
In India, the issue of whether a college can prevent a student from appearing in exams due to unpaid fees or other administrative reasons is complex and context-specific. While education is recognized as a fundamental right, especially at the school level under Article 21A of the Constitution, higher education does not carry the same absolute protection, but courts have emphasized the importance of fairness and access.
Colleges can impose certain restrictions based on institutional rules, such as minimum attendance requirements or fee payment deadlines, and may legally withhold exam access if these are not met provided such rules are clearly communicated and not arbitrary. However, courts have also held that denying students from writing exams particularly final or board exams solely due to unpaid fees, without offering alternative remedies or considering the student's circumstances, may be unjust and violate principles of natural justice.
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