Authority: Madras High Court, Bench of Hon'ble Justice K. Surender
Order Date: 05 November 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: A second‑year student of the 5‑year BCA LL.B. (Hons.) programme at the School of Excellence in Law (SOEL), Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University (TNDALU).
- Respondents: 1) The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, 2) The Dean, School of Excellence in Law (SOEL), 3) The Director, BCA LL.B. (Hons.) Department, SOEL, 4) The Controller of Examinations, TNDALU.
- Petition numbers: WP No. 45519 of 2026 and WMP No. 51095 of 2026.
- Attendance record: The petitioner attended only 46 out of 77 working days, resulting in a shortfall of 31 days.
- Reasons for shortfall: 16 days missed due to severe menorrhagia (clinical medical condition) and 19 days missed owing to acute emotional distress and mental health issues after the death of her maternal grandfather and hospitalization of elderly family members.
- The petitioner was denied permission to appear for viva voce or submit internal assignments on 22‑Oct‑2026.
- A written representation detailing the medical and personal hardships was submitted on 28‑Oct‑2026, accompanied by medical records, but no administrative order was issued by the respondents.
- The petitioner filed the writ petition under Article 226 seeking condonation of the attendance requirement and issuance of a hall ticket for the 3rd semester examinations commencing on 23‑Nov‑2026.
Final Outcome
- The Court, after hearing both sides and reviewing the materials, directed the fourth respondent (Controller of Examinations) to consider the genuineness of the petitioner’s medical condition and the treatment taken, and to dispose of the representation dated 28‑Oct‑2026 within one week from the date of the order.
- The writ petition is hereby disposed of, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed, and costs are awarded to the petitioner.
Topics: Legal Relief, Higher Education