Ishika Kumar v. Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women through Its Vice Chancellor & Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
W.P.(C) 11922/2023; Ishika Kumar v. Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW); High Court of Delhi; Justice Jasmeet Singh; Article 226 Constitution of India; fee refund; forfeiture of fees; withdrawal of admission after first year; Clause 6.3 admission brochure Withdrawal of Allotted Seat and Refund of Fees; UGC guidelines first year students only; no guidelines for second/third/fourth year withdrawal; interpretation in favour of student; no educational services availed; refund of Rs. 1,37,000; voluntary payment Rs. 25,000; balance Rs. 1,12,000 by Demand Draft within 6 weeks; 9% p.a. interest; office order dated 02-02-2023 ref. Igdtuw/acad/2023/590; B. Arch; JAC Delhi portal; Minutes of Meeting 18.04.2023.
What did the court decide?
Petition allowed; respondents directed to refund the fee deposited by the petitioner. Petitioner voluntarily to pay Rs. 25,000/- to Respondent No. 1 for the betterment and welfare of students; balance of Rs. 1,12,000/- to be paid to the petitioner by Demand Draft within 6 weeks, failing which it shall carry interest at 9% p.a. Petition disposed of with these directions.