CLAT 2025 Challenges: Delhi High Court to Expedite Hearings, Next Date April 7

The Delhi High Court on Monday assured that it will prioritise hearing petitions challenging the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025 results, acknowledging the anxiety and stress students are facing due to the ongoing legal proceedings.

A Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela granted the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) two weeks to file its response to multiple petitions contesting the CLAT 2025 results. The court scheduled the next hearing for April 7, 2025 and emphasised the importance of a smooth and efficient resolution.

Key Observations by the Court

Chief Justice Upadhyaya noted that the uncertainty surrounding CLAT 2025 is causing immense stress to students, especially those appearing for board exams. The court decided to hear the matter in two batches to manage the distinct challenges posed by CLAT UG and CLAT PG disputes effectively.

“We just want to facilitate how early and smoothly the proceedings can start,” the Chief Justice remarked.

Justice Gedela further added that with multiple students filing similar petitions, arguments will be streamlined to avoid duplicate submissions, ensuring a focused and efficient hearing process.

Appointment of Nodal Counsels

To manage the large number of petitioners, the court suggested appointing two nodal counsel—one representing CLAT UG candidates and another representing CLAT PG candidates. The NLU Consortium was asked to submit a note demarcating the specific issues concerning CLAT UG and CLAT PG.

Transfer of CLAT 2025 Cases to Delhi HC

This development follows the Supreme Court’s February 6 order, which transferred all CLAT 2025-related cases to the Delhi High Court to prevent contradictory judgements from multiple high courts.

Previously, legal challenges against CLAT 2025 results were pending before High Courts in Madhya Pradesh, Bombay, Rajasthan, and Punjab & Haryana, creating the risk of inconsistent verdicts.

Background of the CLAT 2025 Legal Dispute

On December 20, 2024, the Delhi High Court had partially allowed a petition by Aditya Singh, a 17-year-old CLAT candidate, after finding errors in two out of five questions flagged in the CLAT UG paper. The court directed the Consortium to recalculate the results, leading to a challenge from both the Consortium and the petitioner.

The NLU Consortium argued that the single-judge ruling interfered with the autonomy of expert bodies, while the petitioner sought a further revision of results for additional errors.

What’s Next?

• The Delhi High Court will hear the matter on April 7, 2025.
• The NLU Consortium has two weeks to file its response.
• The court will appoint nodal counsel to streamline arguments.
• Students await clarity on their admissions amid the ongoing legal battle.

With students’ futures hanging in the balance, the Delhi High Court assured that it will hear the petitions on priority, ensuring a fair and expeditious resolution to the CLAT 2025 dispute.