No Data on Colleges Allowing Low Attendance Students to Appear in Exams; PIL on Law Students' Absenteeism in Mumbai University Closed: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court, on April 24, 2025, disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL No. 14 of 2024) seeking strict enforcement of mandatory attendance requirements among law students in colleges affiliated with the University of Mumbai. The petition, filed by Sharmila Ghuge, a law professor, alleged widespread non-compliance with attendance norms, resulting in students being allowed to appear for exams despite low or no attendance. Petitioner raised concerns over…