Navprabhat v. University of Delhi through Its Vice-Chancellor & Ors.
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Delhi High Court, Jasmeet Singh, J., W.P.(C) 4500/2026, order dated 08.04.2026 - University of Delhi student detention matter. Petitioner NAVPRABHAT detained from 6th semester (2024-2025) examination for shortage of attendance; Detainee List dated 23/05/2025 and Assistant Registrar (Estab.-T) order dated 22/09/2025 challenged via writ of mandamus under Article 226. Court followed order in W.P.(C) 2478/2026 (27.02.2026) and relied on judgment dated 15.01.2026 in W.P.(C) 13273/2025 and Suicide Committed by Sushant Rohilla, Law Student of I.P. University, In re, 2025 SCC OnLine Del 7920, holding attendance shortage no longer a ground for detention; directed declaration of results, permission to appear in the detained examination (paper code LB601, Professional Ethics and Accounting System), and interim permission to fill next semester examination form. Petition allowed/disposed of.