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M.Venkatesh v. The Registrar

Madras HC26 Mar 2026WP/11394/2026

Case brief

AI extract

What is this about?

Mandamus writ petition; Madras High Court; WP No. 11394 of 2026; Article 226; Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University; Provisional Certificate; Convocation Certificate; Master of Corporate Law (MCL); December 2018 completion; representation dated 21.11.2025; direction to third respondent to consider representation within four weeks; disposed of with no costs; notice dispensed with; M. Dhandapani J.; decision dated 26-03-2026.

What did the court decide?

Writ petition disposed of with no costs; the third respondent (Director, Directorate of Distance Education, Tamil Nadu Dr.Ambedkar Law University) was directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 21.11.2025 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within four weeks from receipt of a copy of the order. ¶28

M.Venkatesh Vs The Registrar — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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WP No. 11394 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 26-03-2026

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI

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WP No. 11394 of 2026

M.Venkatesh

Petitioner(s)

The Registrar Tamil Nadu Dr.Ambedkar law University, Poompozhil, No.5, Dr.D.G.S. Dhinakaran Salai, Chennai-600 028

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2.The Controller of Examinations Tamil Nadu Dr.Ambedkar Law University, Perungudi Campus, M.G.R. Salai, Near Taramani MRTS Railway Station, Perungudi, Chennai-600 113

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3.The Director, Directorate of Distance Education, Tamil Nadu Dr.Ambedkar Law University, Perungudi Campus, M.G.R. Salai, Near Taramani MRTS Railway Station, Perungudi, Chennai-600 113

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4.The Director-Post Graduate Courses Tamil Nadu Dr.Ambedkar Law University, Perungudi Campus, M.G.R. Salai, Near Taramani MRTS Railway Station, Perungudi, Chennai-600 113

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Respondent(s)

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PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, directing the respondents 1 to 4 to trace and issue the petitioners Provisional Certificate and Convocation Certificate relating to the Master of Corporate Law (MCL) upon consideration of the petitioners representation dated 21.11.2025.

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Arivazhagan

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ORDER

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Since no adverse order is passed against the respondents, notice to the respondents is dispensed with.

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This petition has been filed for a direction, directing the respondents 1 to 4 to trace and issue the petitioners Provisional Certificate and Convocation Certificate relating to the Master of Corporate Law (MCL) upon consideration of the petitioners representation dated 21.11.2025.

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It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner has successfully completed Master of Corporate Law course in December 2018. It is the grievance of the petitioner pursuant to Covid-19, when the petitioner went to the University for collecting the certificate, only mark statement was given, however, provisional certificate and convocation certificate was not handed over. Hence, this writ petition.

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4.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and perused the materials placed on record.

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5.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court without going into merits of the case directs the third respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 21.11.2025 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of four weeks from the date

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of receipt of a copy of this order.

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Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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26-03-2026

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dhk Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No

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1.The Registrar Tamil Nadu Dr.Ambedkar law University, Poompozhil, No.5, Dr.D.G.S. Dhinakaran Salai, Chennai-600 028

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2.The Controller of Examinations Tamil Nadu Dr.Ambedkar Law University, Perungudi Campus, M.G.R. Salai, Near Taramani MRTS Railway Station, Perungudi, Chennai-600 113

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3.The Director, Directorate of Distance Education, Tamil Nadu Dr.Ambedkar Law University, Perungudi Campus, M.G.R. Salai, Near Taramani MRTS Railway Station, Perungudi, Chennai-600 113

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4.The Director-Post Graduate Courses Tamil Nadu Dr.Ambedkar Law University, Perungudi Campus, M.G.R. Salai, Near Taramani MRTS Railway Station, Perungudi, Chennai-600 113

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M.DHANDAPANI J.

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