A dental college in Kolkata must refund Rs 9.5 lakh and return a student's documents after she withdrew from an MDS program within six days. The Calcutta High Court ruled the institution violated UGC guidelines by refusing to comply, stating the practice contradicts public policy. The court emphasized statutory obligations for all higher education institutions under UGC directives. This sets a precedent for refund and document return policies in Indian education
A dental college in Kolkata must refund Rs 9.5 lakh and return a student's documents after she withdrew from an MDS program within six days. The Calcutta High Court ruled the institution violated UGC guidelines by refusing to comply, stating the practice contradicts public policy. The court emphasized statutory obligations for all higher education institutions under UGC directives. This sets a precedent for refund and document return policies in Indian education