How should law schools change attendance norms?

The story so far: The Delhi High Court’s judgment in In Re: Suicide Committed by Sushant Rohilla , 2025 examines how universities should exercise disciplinary authority within the constitutional framework of fairness and reason. The case arose from the 2016 suicide of a law student barred from writing exams due to attendance shortage. The Court converted the incident into a public-interest inquiry on whether attendance policies align with fairness and proportionality. Delivered amid growing concern for student welfare, the judgment underscores that academic autonomy must operate within constitutional discipline.

What was the core issue before HC?

The Court clarified that the case was not concerned with just attendance but its enforcement. Many universities debarred students once atten