THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.17812 OF 2009 ORDER: The petitioner is a student of B.Tech I Year. He appeared in the examination on 17.06.2009. Alleging that he resorted to malpractice, he was prevented from appearing in the further examinations. Thereafter, he was served with the proceedings dated 03.07.2009, through which the punishment of “cancellation and forfeits the seat” was awarded. The petitioner challenges the same, mainly on the ground that he was not issued any notice, before the punishment was awarded. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, learned Standing Counsel for the University and the learned counsel for the Institution. The University framed regulations, to deal with the cases of malpractice in examinations. Whenever a student is sought to be proceeded, on the allegations of malpractice, he is required to be issued notice duly pointing out the nature of malpractice alleged against him. It is only after the explanation is considered and opportunity of being heard is given to the student, that any punishment provided for under the regulations can be imposed. In the instant case, the impugned proceedings do not refer to any notice or enquiry. It is just passed on the basis of a note said to have been issued by the Vice-Chancellor. When the educational career of the student is involved, the University cannot act in violation of principles of natural justice. Therefore, the writ petition is allowed and the impugned proceedings are set aside. There shall be no order as to costs. __________ 26.02.2010 JSU THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.17812 OF 2009 Date: 26.02.2010 JSU