Supreme Court to Reassess Mandatory Attendance Norms in Law Colleges

The Supreme Court will hear a plea challenging a Delhi High Court verdict on mandatory attendance norms in law colleges. The High Court had argued against strict norms, which it said could lead to mental trauma among students. The Bar Council of India is asked to re-evaluate these norms.

The Supreme Court has agreed to review a plea challenging the Delhi High Court's decision regarding mandatory attendance in law colleges. The High Court had previously stated that stringent attendance requirements could cause undue stress to students.

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and Vijay Bishnoi raised concerns that law colleges could turn into mere boarding facilities if current norms are upheld. The Supreme Court, however, did not halt the High Court's verdict, scheduling further hearings instead.

The High Court had ordered the Bar Council of India and educational bodies to reconsider attendance policies, highlighting the importance of student mental health. This follows the 2016 suicide of law student Sushant Rohilla, related to insufficient attendance. The court also mandated grievance redressal mechanisms in educational institutions.