In a significant judgment protecting students’ rights, the Telangana High Court has clearly stated that educational institutions cannot keep or withhold students’ original certificates even if fees are pending.
This decision brings major relief to students who often face problems when colleges refuse to return their important documents like marks memos, transfer certificates, and degree certificates.
The Court strongly observed that withholding certificates is illegal and unjustified.
One of the key points clarified by the Court is:
Educational certificates are the personal property of students, and institutions cannot claim any lien over them.
This means colleges cannot treat certificates like security or collateral for unpaid fees.
If a student has not paid fees, the Court said that institutions must follow legal procedures, such as:
They cannot adopt coercive methods, such as holding back certificates.
This ruling is very important because:
Withholding certificates can delay:
The Court noted that even a short delay can cost a student valuable opportunities.
Many students, especially from financially weaker backgrounds, are pressured to pay fees because their certificates are withheld.
This judgment ensures that:
Holding certificates violates basic rights under the Constitution, including:
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