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.