The Rajasthan High Court has been called upon to address a plea filed by a student from SS Jain Subodh Law College. The student alleges that the college administration has failed to act on a formal complaint he submitted against a college official. Justice Shubha Mehta, presiding over the Jaipur Bench, issued a notice regarding the plea on July 3rd.
Details of the Complaint
Advocate Yogesh Kumar Gupta, representing the petitioner, presented the case in court, highlighting that the student has yet to receive any updates or information about the actions taken following his complaint. According to Gupta, the principal of the college had forwarded the complaint to the Chairman and Secretary of the institution’s Education Committee on May 27, 2026.
Legal Framework for Grievance Redressal
The petitioner’s counsel argued that the Bar Council of India (BCI) requires all law colleges and universities to establish a Student Grievance Redressal Committee. This committee is tasked with investigating and reporting on complaints of this nature, rather than leaving them to the Education Committee.
Court’s Response
After considering the initial arguments, Justice Mehta issued a notice to the concerned parties, requiring a response within four weeks. This step indicates the court’s acknowledgment of the potential oversight in the grievance handling procedures within the college.
The court’s decision to issue a notice reflects the judiciary’s role in ensuring adherence to prescribed grievance redressal mechanisms, as mandated by the Bar Council of India. This case highlights the importance of effective complaint management systems within educational institutions, particularly those imparting legal education.
