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Institutional Liability

2 articlesLatest July 2026
Educational Institutions Cannot Withhold Original Academic Records for Unpaid Fees | Writ Petition Under Article 226 : Kerala HC
Case Law Analysis
|Kerala High Court

Educational Institutions Cannot Withhold Original Academic Records for Unpaid Fees | Writ Petition Under Article 226 : Kerala HC

The Kerala High Court has ruled that retaining original academic documents like mark sheets, transfer certificates, and conduct certificates due to unpaid fees violates students' fundamental rights to education and dignity. This binding precedent empowers students to demand immediate return of their records, regardless of financial disputes, and holds institutions liable for obstructing academic continuity.

Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita | Administrative Role Alone Insufficient for Criminal Liability in Child Death Case : Patna HC Grants Bail to School Director
Case Law Analysis
|Patna High Court

Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita | Administrative Role Alone Insufficient for Criminal Liability in Child Death Case : Patna HC Grants Bail to School Director

Patna High Court rules that mere administrative position (Principal-cum-Director) does not establish criminal liability under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of BNS without direct evidence or forensic corroboration. The judgment underscores that institutional heads cannot be held vicariously liable for offences absent active involvement, setting a precedent for bail jurisprudence in cases of alleged institutional negligence.

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