The Supreme Court shifts all CLAT 2025 cases to the Delhi High Court.
The Supreme Court has ordered the transfer of all CLAT 2025 UG result-related cases from various High Courts to the Delhi High Court to prevent contradictory rulings. The decision came after the NLU Consortium sought consolidation of cases. The Delhi High Court had earlier found errors in two CLAT UG questions, prompting revised results. Appeals followed, with the NLU Consortium challenging judicial interference in expert decisions. The CLAT PG exam is also under legal scrutiny in the Madhya Pradesh and Bombay High Courts.
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Case Overview:
Multiple petitions were filed across different High Courts, including Delhi, Rajasthan, and Punjab and Haryana, challenging the CLAT 2025 results. The primary contention was the presence of errors in the examination, which candidates argued affected the accuracy of the results. Notably, a single-judge bench of the Delhi High Court had previously directed the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) to revise the CLAT 2025 results due to identified errors in the answer key.
Court Analysis:
The Supreme Court recognized the need for a unified approach to address the disputes arising from the CLAT 2025 examination. By transferring all related cases to the Delhi High Court, the Court aimed to prevent conflicting judgments and expedite the resolution process. This decision underscores the judiciary's commitment to ensuring fairness and consistency in the examination and admission processes for National Law Universities.
Judgment:
The Supreme Court ordered that all petitions concerning the CLAT 2025 results, pending in various High Courts, be transferred to the Delhi High Court. The cases are scheduled for hearing on March 3, 2025. The Court directed that within seven days from the order, the registrar of each High Court should transfer all relevant documents to the Delhi High Court.