BIRJINDER SINGH Vs. KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THE petitioner was a B. A. Part II student of Government College, Kurukshetra, which is affiliated to the Kurukshetra University. He appeared in the examination held in May, 1970, and it was reported against him that he was found copying from a handwritten note which he swallowed when challenged. On the basis of that allegation, an enquiry was held against him. The Standing Committee which held the enquiry found him guilty and disqualified him for two years. The committee which heard the case consisted of seven members out of which six found the petitioner guilty and one member gave the opinion that the petitioner was entitled to the benefit of doubt and should not be punished. The matter was placed before the Vice-Chancellor. His decision was as under :-" the majority view is accepted. I do not agree with the contentions of dr. Budha Prakash. " the petitioner then filed the present petition challenging the order of his disqualification.

(2.) WRITTEN statements have been filed by the Vice-Chancellor and the Registrar of the Kurukshetra University justifying the order of punishment.

(3.) THE rule of the Kurukshetra University with regard to the appointment of a standing Committee is contained in Clause 11 of Ordinance XXVIII, which reads as under:-