Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises University of New South Wales in their India Campus Set up
University of New South Wales has been granted a Certificate of Registration from University Grants Commission for setting up a campus at Bengaluru
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Why Supreme Court decided to quash recruitment of 1091 Asst. Professors & 67 Librarians in Government Degree colleges of Punjab
“Quashing of the entire recruitment process may cause hardships for the selected candidates, but at the same time, there is no equity in the favour of selected candidates as challenge to the recruitment was made during the pendency of the process.”
‘UGC Anti Ragging Regulations not enough to curb ragging in its entirety’ Kerala HC urges State to enact stringent law with severe punishment
“Despite the recommendations of the Raghavan Committee Report, the Supreme Court directions, and the UGC Regulations, the menace of ragging has not been able to be curbed. That resulted in the unfortunate incident wherein a young, promising student lost his life at the prime of his youth, 21 years.”
Rajasthan High Court quashes order reducing Grants-in-Aid of Educational Institutions; says it affects Students’ education
“Even while passing administrative order having civil consequences, the reasons are not only to be recorded but are to be supplied to the affected parties.”
Karnataka High Court gives green signal to the State Govt. to conduct Board Exams for 5th, 8th, 9th and 11th standard students
The Division Bench today reversed the decision of the Single Judge, who on 06-03-2024, had struck down this Scheme.
[Delhi Quota] Delhi HC directs Government of Delhi to revisit existing rules on domicile/permanent residency status in admissions to educational institutions
“The admission rules set forth by DU and GGSIPU, prejudice students who are otherwise deeply rooted within Delhi but are penalized for circumstances beyond their control which prevented them from completing their schooling in Delhi, such as their parents’ employment. To this end, there might be room for legislative refinement.”
[Suicide] | Educational institutions must recognise the malady of harsh discipline so that lives of young souls can be saved: Karnataka HC
“Spare the rod and spoil the child” has metamorphosed into “spare the rod and teach the child”, said Karnataka HC while considering a quashment petition by the authorities of Karumbaiah Academy who were alleged to have been responsible for a student’s suicide.
2023 SCC Vol. 2 Part 1
Civil Procedure Code, 1908 — S. 11 — Res judicata — Applicability: Findings on issue(s) which actually fell for consideration in the
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Shri I.M. Nanavati Memorial National Moot Court Competition, 2022-23
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When does printing of stationery items for exams amounts to ‘supply of service’ or ‘supply of goods’ to educational institutions? Karnataka Authority for Advance Ruling explains
Authority for Advance Ruling, Karnataka: In a case relating to whether printing of stationery items for conduct of examinations would amount to
Conviction established under Section 2 of Prevention of Insults to National Honours Act, 1971; Delhi Court fines Rs 2000 and directs distribution of 20 national flags
Patiala House Courts, Delhi: Nabeela Wali, J. took lenient view and sentenced a convict under Section 2 of Prevention of Insults to
Hijab Case | When Karnataka High Court temporarily restrained students from wearing hijab, religious flags, saffron shawls, etc.: Read Court’s interim order || A Recap
Karnataka High Court: While expressing that, “Endless agitations and closure of educational institutions indefinitely are not happy things to happen”, the Bench
Whether the term “school children” includes university students while interpreting Government Memo exempting buses carrying school children from Passengers Tax? SC clarifies
Supreme Court: While holding that the term “school children” will include college and university as well while interpreting government memo exempting passengers
NCDRC | Whether educational institutions and co-curricular activities such as swimming provided by them will be covered under Consumer Protection Act? Read on
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC): C. Viswanath (Presiding Member) addressed the issue of whether educational institutions fall under the ambit of
Ker HC | HC hears suo moto case of upsurging drug abuse; directs State to establish Campus Police Units to ensure regular checking in educational institutions
Kerala High Court: Instant writ petition was registered suo motu, taking note of the menace of drug consumption and trade in State.
Consumer Complaints Against Educational Institutions
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HP HC | “How at times private educational institutions get down to blackmailing and hand-twisting, is best reflected in the instant case!” Relief granted to students whose original documents were retained by college
Himachal Pradesh High Court: A Division Bench of Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Jyotsna Rewal Dua JJ. disposed of the petition giving relief
Bom HC | Maharashtra Government’s resolution declaring non-increase of fees in educational institutions for Academic Year 2020-21 has been stayed
Bombay High Court: A Division Bench of Ujjal Bhuyan and Riyaz I. Chagla, JJ., stayed the Government Resolution issued by the State of
NCDRC | Coaching Classes do not fall within the definition of ‘Education Institutions’; Matters of Educational Institutions do not fall under Consumer Forum
National Consumer Redressal Commission (NCDRC): The Bench of R.K. Agarwal (President and V.K. Jain and M. Shreesha, Members, while taking into consideration