Ram Merlim v. The Director
Case brief
What is this about?
This judgment addresses a writ petition concerning the retention of a petitioner's educational certificates by a college for unpaid mess fees. The High Court held that a lien over certificates is not tenable but awarded a two-week period for the return of documents.
What did the court decide?
The court directed the third respondent to return the petitioner's original certificates within two weeks without passing specific interim orders regarding the amount due.