Introduction:

The Supreme Court recently delivered a verdict in the case between a student, VYJYANTI MEHRA, and Himachal Pradesh University. The court imposed a cost of Rs 4 lakhs on the university for re-evaluating subjects not applied for or paid for by the appellant. The appellant had initially sought damages of 10 lakhs from the trial court, alleging a reduction in marks in other subjects due to the university’s unauthorized revaluation.

Arguments of Both Sides:

The appellant applied for revaluation in two subjects, Botany and Hindi, and paid the fees for these subjects only. However, the university re-evaluated all subjects, resulting in a reduction of marks. The appellant sought damages from the trial court, which imposed a cost of 4 lakhs on the university. The High Court set aside this cost, leading to the present appeal. The Supreme Court, dissatisfied with the High Court’s order, restored the trial court’s decision, emphasizing the university’s unwarranted revaluation.

Court’s Judgment:

The Supreme Court, noting the university’s unauthorized revaluation and expressing dissatisfaction with the High Court’s order, imposed the cost of 4 lakhs on Himachal Pradesh University. The court restored the trial court’s decision, emphasizing the need for accountability and proper procedures in the revaluation process.