Challenge Against Delhi University Open Book Exams: Live Updates From Delhi HC Hearing

Adv. Kurup submits that Sr. Adv. Dr. AM Singhvi had argued the same point before the SC as “it was an advisory, how could they make it mandatory”.

Justice Singh is inclined to hearing the Anupam matter. 

Adv. Apoorv Kurup submits that a suggested day had been given for conduct of the examinations.

“It was an advisory and we had asked for suggestions about the date of examinations from the Universities”.

Justice Singh, “In front of me you are appearing everyday. I believe DU has created a wall”.

Adv. Rupal submits that it’s a challenge for DU as well, but they are bound by the UGC guidelines. 

Justice Singh asks Adv. Rupal why there is a problem like this in the decision-making.

Adv. Rupal says that the HPC is chaired by the Pro VC, in absence of the VC. 

Justice Singh asks Adv. Rupal why there is a problem like this in the decision-making.

Adv. Rupal says that the HPC is chaired by the Pro VC, in absence of the VC. 

Justice Singh asks Adv. Rupal why there is a problem like this in the decision-making.

Adv. Rupal says that the HPC is chaired by the Pro VC, in absence of the VC. 

Justice Singh asks Adv. Rupal whether any similar case had taken place with regards to DU as he has been a counsel for DU for a while.

Adv. Hora attempts to interject, but Justice Singh asks him to mute himself as he is “overexcited”. 

Adv. Hora argues that 2.5 lakh degrees will be rendered invalid.

“They cannot even declare the results. There should be another challenge to that”. 

Adv. Hora requests for a stay on the examinations as there are multiple challenges to legality of the working committees now.

However, Justice Singh seems inclined to send the matter before the DB. 

Justice Singh states that the main issue is bypassing of the Academic Council and that Mandeep Singh will be taken by the DB.

“There is a clear overlap in both the pleas”.