In a significant move, the Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the National Board of Examination (NBE) regarding a plea challenging the restrictive clause preventing candidates from enrolling in any Diplomate of National Board (DNB) course for two years after resigning from a post-diploma DNB program. This plea, highlighting concerns over the clause’s impact on candidates facing exceptional circumstances, was brought to the attention of Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma.
The court’s order, dated January 17, demands a response from the NBE by January 23, 2025, on whether the contested rule infringes on fundamental rights. The petitioner, whose identity remains confidential, had to resign from a DNB course in Chhattisgarh due to alleged verbal abuse and torturous conditions that made continuation untenable.
Represented by advocate Tanvi Dubey, the petitioner argued that the rule denying him the chance to partake in future DNB counseling or examinations is unconstitutional. Despite his meritorious academic standing and having paid a yearly fee of Rs. 1,25,000, he contends that his resignation was a forced decision, propelled by an untenable environment and unaddressed complaints of mistreatment.
