A.Kaliyappan v. The Academic officer
Case brief
What is this about?
Mandamus writ petition by law student A. Kaliyappan (counsel: Yash Rathi R) over blocked examination registration and closed application portal despite assurances; Madras High Court, Justice M. Dhandapani, disposed 29-04-2026; respondents: Academic Officer and Controller of Examination, Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, and Principal, Government Law College, Chengalpattu; direction to consider representations of 07.12.2024 and 24.04.2026 in light of Circular dated 13.04.2026 (Lr.No.1237/COE/C2/2026) and decide within six weeks; no merits adjudicated; no costs; connected WMP No. 18641 of 2026 closed.
What did the court decide?
Respondents directed to consider the petitioner's representations dated 07.12.2024 and 24.04.2026 in the light of the Circular dated 13.04.2026 vide Lr.No.1237/COE/C2/2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within six weeks; no costs; connected miscellaneous petition closed.