CDLU-affiliated law college under fire for attendance ‘irregularities’

Students from a private law college in Sirsa affiliated to Chaudhary Devi Lal University (CDLU) have raised serious concerns over alleged irregularities in the marking of attendance, and class operations. A delegation of students on Friday submitted a formal complaint to Dean of Colleges Aseem Miglani, requesting an investigation into the college’s “illegal” practices.

A copy of the complaint has also been sent to the Head of CDLU’s Law Department, the Bar Council of India, and the Education Minister.

Janit Kumar, a third-year LLB student at the college, claimed that attendance was being marked illegally for students who missed classes.

The college reportedly allowed students to skip regular classes, and attendance documents were altered in exchange for bribes, he added.

This alleged practice is in violation of university guidelines and the Bar Council of India’s rule requiring students to maintain a minimum of 75 per cent attendance.

Janit claimed many students enrolled in the LLB programme attended college only on days when practical exams were held. Despite paying fees, they rarely attended regular classes, but their records showed otherwise, he added. The college appeared to be indifferent to whether students attended classes or not, he said.

Janit alleged that when he confronted the principal about this, he was met with rude behaviour. He was even threatened that his degree would be cancelled, he further claimed.

Janit also alleged that the college had falsely accused him of being involved in incidents he was not part of, even sending letters to his father in this regard. He said his scholarship was rejected, leading him to visit the Higher Education Department several times.

Janit has urged the Dean to investigate the matter thoroughly — including reviewing CCTV footage of classrooms — and take immediate action to ensure justice for all students.

Meanwhile, the Dean of Colleges said students had approached him and shared their complaints.

Their complaints were being examined and investigation would be conducted, he added.

After this, appropriate action would be taken according to rules, he said.