RAJESH KUMAR AND ANR. versus THE INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERS (INDIA)

RAJESH KUMAR AND ANR. versus THE INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERS (INDIA)

The Institute cancelled the results and disqualified the appellants without appropriate consideration of material (answer books, sitting plan) and instead relied on a flawed 'cramming test.' Such decision was arbitrary, without jurisdiction, and resulted from a process that did not comply with principles of fairness...

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Parties
Appellant: Rajesh Kumar; Appellant: Harbir Singh; Respondent: The Institute of Engineers (India)
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
25 July 1997
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From Decision of Punjab & Haryana High Court in Writ Petition No. 9699 of 1996
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Examinations, Unfair Means, Malpractice, Quashing of Result Cancellation, Jurisdiction of Examining Bodies
Education Law Examinations Unfair Means Malpractice Quashing of Result Cancellation Jurisdiction of Examining Bodies

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Parties

Rajesh Kumar

Appellant

Harbir Singh

Appellant

The Institute of Engineers (India)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From Decision of Punjab & Haryana High Court in Writ Petition No. 9699 of 1996

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Institute's cancellation of examination result and disqualification was arbitrary and in excess of jurisdiction
  2. 2 Whether due process and adequate opportunity were provided to the appellants

Ratio Decidendi

The Institute cancelled the results and disqualified the appellants without appropriate consideration of material (answer books, sitting plan) and instead relied on a flawed 'cramming test.' Such decision was arbitrary, without jurisdiction, and resulted from a process that did not comply with principles of fairness and due process. The cancellation and disqualification orders were quashed and the Institute was directed to declare the results forthwith.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Impugned order of the High Court set aside
  • Institute's communication/order dated 14.12.1990 (Annexure P-6) quashed