attendance shortage Archives

Meghalaya High Court denies relief to 5th semester law student falling short on attendance to take exams citing mandate of law

“Rule 12 of the Rules of Legal Education, 2008 shows that for a student who fails to attend 70% of the classes held in any subject, the Dean or the Principal may allow the student to take the Test, if the student concerned attended at least 65% of the classes held in the subject concerned, and attended 70% of classes on all subjects taken together.”

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Delhi High Court sets aside detention of LLB Student due to attendance shortage for medical reasons; Directs DU to readmit

Psoriasis is a skin disease which often takes grotesque forms, it can result in deep embarrassment for the afflicted person. A perusal of photographs that the appellant has placed on record shows that a large part of his body was infected. Thus, it would be unwise for anyone to underplay the seriousness of the disease, or the discomfort that it can cause to an afflicted person. Itching is a peculiar feature of the disease, which can lead to extreme discomfort.