Chandigarh– The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) aspirant seeking a fresh entrance examination after he failed to appear for the scheduled test due to his own default. The Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the case but imposed a cost of ₹5,000 for making an “untenable” legal demand.
A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Yashvir Singh Rathor heard the matter involving Naman Sharma v. State of Haryana [CWP No. 22586 of 2025 (O&M)], decided on August 5, 2025.
Background of the Petition
The petitioner had sought either:
- A special entrance examination to be conducted solely for him, or
- Admission to the five-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) course without appearing in the entrance test, based on his academic record.
The Court noted that the petitioner’s inability to attend the scheduled examination was due to his own negligence and no fault of the examination authorities.
Court’s Observations and Decision
The Bench found the initial relief sought to be “wholly untenable in law” and stated that allowing such a prayer would set a dangerous precedent by undermining the uniform admission process.
When the petitioner later sought to withdraw the case, the Court permitted withdrawal but imposed a ₹5,000 cost, directing that the amount be deposited with the Punjab & Haryana High Court Bar Association, Chandigarh within 15 days.
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Representation
- For the Petitioner: Advocate Sube S. Kaushik
- For the Respondents: Deepak Balyan, Additional Advocate General, Haryana
Naman Sharma v. State of Haryana, CWP No. 22586 of 2025 (O & M), decided on 5-8-2025
