New Delhi, May 26 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed a Delhi High Court order passed last year that held law students cannot be barred from appearing in examinations solely due to insufficient attendance.
A Bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the order while issuing notice on a petition filed by the Bar Council of India (BCI), challenging the Delhi High Court's directions on compulsory attendance for law students.
"Issue notice returnable on 21st July. In the meantime, the effect and operation of paragraph 249 of the impugned judgement shall remain stayed. However, the same shall operate prospectively," the Court ordered.
The Bench clarified that its directions would not prevent High Courts from independent...