Vikramaditya Singh & ORS. v. University Of Delhi & ORS.

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ W.P.(C) 2573/2026, CM APPL. 12490/2026 VIKRAMADITYA SINGH & ORS.

.....Petitioners Through:

Mr. Uttam Datt, Sr Adv with Mr.

Manish Sangwan, Adv, Mr. Kumar Bhaskar, Ms Sonakshi Singh, Mr.

Vedant Srivastava, Mr. Naman Kumar, Advs.

versus UNIVERSITY OF DELHI & ORS.

.....Respondents Through:

Mr. Mohinder JS Rupal, Mr. Hardik Rupal, Ms. Aishwarya Malhotra, Ms.

Tripta Sharma, Advs.

+ W.P.(C) 2624/2026, CM APPL. 12769/2026, CM APPL. 12770/2026 AVISHKAR SINGH & ORS.

.....Petitioners Through:

Mr. Umesh Kumar, Advocate Mr.

Shantanu Sagar Advocate Mr. Mohd Atif, Advocate Mr. Devender Tomar, Advocate Mr. Anugraha Dwivedi, Advocate, Mr. Abhishek Kumar Gond, Advocate versus UNIVERSITY OF DELHI & ORS.

.....Respondents Through:

Mr. Mohinder JS Rupal, Mr. Hardik Rupal, Ms. Aishwarya Malhotra, Ms.

Tripta Sharma, Advs.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JASMEET SINGH

O R D E R

% 27.02.2026 The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

1.

These are writ petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the following prayers:- W.P.(C) 2573/2026 "a) Issue an appropriate writ, order or direction in the nature of Certiorari setting aside the impugned communication dated 15.02.2026 issued by the Respondents, whereby the Petitioner's section allocation/admission and/or academic status has been withdrawn;

b) Issue an appropriate writ, order or direction in the nature of Mandamus directing the Respondents to forthwith restore the Petitioners' admission / section allocation and permit them to continue attending classes in the Second Semester without any interruption;

c) Issue an appropriate writ, order or direction in the nature of Mandamus directing the Respondents to declare and give effect to the Petitioner's First Semester Examination results for the First Semester and to treat him as duly promoted to the Second Semester;

d) Issue an appropriate writ, order or direction restraining the Respondents from taking any coercive or adverse action against the Petitioner on the ground of alleged attendance deficiency for the First Semester, after having permitted him to appear in the examination;"

W.P.(C) 2624/2026 "1. Direct the Respondents to forthwith allocate appropriate The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

sections to Petitioners in the current semester without any further delay, so as to enable them to attend classes and continue their academic pursuits, in the interest of justice.

2. Direct the Respondents to take a holistic and compassionate view in respect of all other similarly situated students and allocate sections to them as well, so that they are not compelled to approach this Hon'ble Court individually by way of separate writ petitions;

3. Direct the Respondents to refrain from repeating such arbitrary actions in future and to act in a fair, transparent and reasonable manner, giving due priority to the welfare, academic interests, mental wellbeing and legitimate expectations of the students at all times.

4. Direct the Respondents to strictly comply with and implement the guidelines/directions contained in Paragraph 248 & 249 of the judgment passed by this Hon'ble Court in Court on Its Own Motion in Re: Suicide Committed by Sushant Rohilla, Law Student of I.P. University, W.P.(CRL) 793/2017 & connected matters dated 03.11.2025, and to frame, publish and adhere to clear, fair and transparent attendance-related guidelines in conformity with the said judgment, so as to safeguard the academic rights and welfare of students."

2.

For the reasons stated in the petitions, issue notice. 3.

Mr. Rupal, learned counsel accepts notice on behalf of the University of Delhi/ respondent(s) and very fairly states that the respondent University has taken a stand and will not prevent any student from pursuing their The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

academic careers due to shortage of attendance. 4.

In view of his statement and binding the respondents to the above, the present petitions are allowed and disposed of. 5.

Consequently, pending applications, if any, are also disposed of. JASMEET SINGH, J FEBRUARY 27, 2026/DM/DM The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.