The Delhi High Court has set April 7 as the date to hear multiple petitions contesting the results of the 2025 Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). This decision comes in the wake of growing uncertainty among students over the examination outcomes, prompting the court’s Division Bench to prioritize the matter to alleviate their concerns.
Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay emphasized the urgency of resolving the issue swiftly to reduce the anxiety of thousands of law aspirants. The court expressed its intention to facilitate a prompt and fair resolution, highlighting the importance of addressing the students’ grievances as expediently as possible.
The petitions, which challenge the validity of both undergraduate and postgraduate exam results, were initially filed in various High Courts but have since been consolidated under the directive of the Supreme Court to ensure uniformity in adjudication. The Supreme Court’s move aims to prevent disparate judgments that could arise from separate hearings and has appointed a nodal officer to manage the consolidation effectively.
During Monday’s hearing, the Counsel for the National Law University (NLU) Consortium recognized the issues presented by the examination challenges and committed to compiling a detailed report of contentious questions and pertinent judicial decisions. This step is seen as critical in clarifying the doubts raised about the examination’s integrity and fairness.
Moreover, the petitioners have raised concerns about the high fees associated with the CLAT, questioning the legitimacy of such charges. This aspect of the legal challenge highlights broader issues of access and equity within the legal education admission process.
The Delhi High Court has instructed the counsel representing the CLAT Consortium to submit a counter affidavit within the next two weeks, setting the stage for a comprehensive examination of the complaints lodged against the examination body.
