THE PUNJABI UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH ETC. versus SUNDER SINGH AND OTHERS

THE PUNJABI UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH ETC. versus SUNDER SINGH AND OTHERS

Candidates reappearing to clear compartments or subjects are eligible only for grace marks under clause (b) of Rule 27.1 of Chapter III, which is up to one percent of the total marks of the subject reappeared. The High Court erred in applying clause (a) instead.

Parties
Appellant: Punjab University, Chandigarh; Respondents: Sunder Singh and Others
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
27 February 1984
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal by Special Leave
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Examination Rules, Grace Marks, Interpretation of University Regulations, Post Graduate Qualifications
Education Law Examination Rules Grace Marks Interpretation of University Regulations Post Graduate Qualifications

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Parties

Punjab University, Chandigarh

Appellant

Sunder Singh and Others

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal by Special Leave

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Correct interpretation of Rule 27.1(a) and (b) in Chapter III of Punjab University Calendar regarding grace marks
  2. 2 Eligibility for grace marks when reappearing for exam compartments

Ratio Decidendi

Candidates reappearing to clear compartments or subjects are eligible only for grace marks under clause (b) of Rule 27.1 of Chapter III, which is up to one percent of the total marks of the subject reappeared. The High Court erred in applying clause (a) instead.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Judgments of the High Court in the writ petitions set aside
  • No order as to costs