In a significant victory for Telangana holders of technical diplomas, the Telangana High Court has ruled in favour of Kampela Harish, allowing him to participate in the DEECET-2025 counselling process. The order was issued by Justice K. Lakshman, recognizing Harish's Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering as being equivalent to the Intermediate (10+2) level for securing admission into Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) and Pre-School Education courses.

Harish of Arunakka Nagar, Srirampur, completed his diploma in 2015 from State Board of Technical Education and Training, Telangana. He had scored rank 3,945 in DEECET-2025 entrance test. But during certificate verification, he was disallowed further appearance as officials cited the lack of Intermediate qualification.

Undeterred, Harish filed a June 18, 2025, representation, together with an official certificate of equivalence given on June 16 by the Deputy Secretary (Academic), and a supporting Government Order (GO Ms. No. 112 dated October 27, 2001), which authenticated the diploma as equivalent to Intermediate.

Referring to these documents, the High Court observed that a government order and a technical board have already accepted the diploma equivalent to 10+2. Departments cannot contradict each other. "Government departments must speak with one voice," Justice Lakshman said.

The court then ordered the DEECET-2025 convenor and the School Education Department to verify Harish's documents and, if otherwise qualified, allow him to proceed with counselling and admission without raising any objections.

This ruling is a solid precedent for degree awardees competing for admission to teaching training colleges. It emphasizes the importance of policy clarity and departmental coordination, and it supports the Telangana state technical graduates who are unjustly pushed aside by procedural ambiguity.

To the potential DEECET-2025 and future candidates, this decision gives added significance to access to recourse in law and the growing recognizability of technical education as a serious academic endeavor for a career in teaching and early child education.

On July 14, 2025, a key case concerning revision of electoral rolls in Bihar will be heard by the Supreme Court of India. The case holds significance to the voters, political parties and any individual who is interested in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. 

What is Bihar Electoral Roll Revision Case?

Recently the Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed that the roll of Bihar be taken through Special Intensive Revision (SIR). This means that all the voters in Bihar will be required to once again submit some documents which will identify them as an eligible voter.

According to ECI, such action is necessary so as to eliminate ineligible voters, include new eligible voters and make sure that the voter list is studied before the forthcoming assembly elections will be conducted in October-November 2025.

Why Is the Case in the Supreme Court?

There are various petitions, which have been challenged against the decision of ECI. The petitioners are none other than political leaders, activists and organizations, such as the Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, RJD MP Manoj Jha, activists Yogendra Yadav, Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). They state that the SIR process is unconstitutional and arbitrary. They are afraid that it may result in banning lakhs of eligible voters especially those who are unable to produce in time the documents sought. They are also claiming that the process was overloading ordinary citizens and might affect free and fair elections.   

What are the Major Concerns? 

  • Rigid Deadline: This requires voters to present their documents before July 25, 2025, or else they will be dropped out of the voter roll. Crores of voters think this is very less time.
  • Document Problems: Documents that are widely advertised such as Aadhaar cards might not allow entry. They also require a proof of identity of the parents, and this may not be easy to produce by many people.
  • Risk of Disenfranchisement: Millions of people are in danger of being disenfranchised because they will be unable to satisfy the requirement before the deadline, in particular, migrants and poor people.
  • Political influence: There is that opposition parties are afraid that the revision may influence the results of the forthcoming elections by disenfranchising real voters.

What Does the Election Commission Do?

According to the ECI, the revision will have to be made as a result of the high pace of urban growth, migration, and elimination of those not eligible to vote and elements who cast duplicate votes, such as the illegal immigrants. According to the commission, over a half of Bihar voters have already filed their new forms. It guarantees that those who would fail the July 25 deadline could still file their documents at the stage of Claims and Objections after which a final list would be released.

What will be Next?

It will be argued on July 14, 2025 at the Supreme Court bench (and will be led by Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia). The court can determine if the order issued by the ECI is valid or requires modifications or should be put at hold (delayed) until a final decision is reached. It will influence the preparation of voter lists in Bihar and may end up being a precedent in other states.

What Does This Mean to the Voters?

The case will rule whether the new voter verification process will maintain or have a change. The decision had implications on the right of every eligible citizen of exercising the right to vote.  It lays stress on the necessity of maintaining correct voter lists without omitting any actual voter.

In summary, the Supreme Court is reviewing whether the Bihar electoral roll revision is fair and constitutional because the case affects millions of voters and the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Both the ECI and petitioners have their strong arguments out forward about voter rights and election fairness which is why the SC is being involved to give a final verdict.

In a turn of legal fate, a division bench of the Kerala High Court has superseded an order of a single bench which had previously quashed the reinstatement of Dr. K Babu as Kerala University Registrar. The decision provides new hope to Dr. Babu's term as Registrar pending further judicial examination.

The division bench, which consisted of Justices A Muhamed Mustaque and Sophy Thomas, granted the state government's and Dr. Babu himself's appeals against the previous order of the single bench to cancel the Chancellor's reinstatement order. The Chancellor had directed the reinstatement of Dr. Babu despite there being charges of procedural irregularity in his initial appointment against him.

The reinstatement of the single bench had been opposed on the basis of absence of due process and propriety of reinstatement of Dr. Babu to the post of registrar. The division bench, however, observed that the case had to be reheard and directed the single bench to re-hear the case after hearing all the concerned parties.

This legislative about-face is a temporary relief to Dr. Babu and reflects the court's concern for fairness in procedure and the availability of all parties interested being represented fairly before it can render its judgment.

The controversy over reinstatement has been watched keenly by Kerala's academic and administrative community, considering the key position of the university registrar in terms of institutional management and academic administration. The High Court judgment is not regarding the substance of the allegations but emphasizes the call for a careful re-examination.

As the case now hangs in the balance before the bench of one judge for a hearing in extenso, the fate of Dr. Babu's appointment continues to hang in the balance but the latest verdict leaves the door ever so slightly ajar for his longer stay—at least for now.

While preparing for CLAT, you are well aware that it does not only need hard work but also smart preparation. Year after year, the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) throws up a mix of predictable and surprising questions. The best way to prepare for it is by going through past year papers and getting a real feel of what to expect by seeing patterns. If you want to crack CLAT 2026, there are top 50 questions that you need to be prepared for.

Section Wise Solution: Top 50 CLAT Questions

  1. General Knowledge & Current Affairs (GK/CA)

It is a combination of both the stationary GK and current affairs with the latter gaining a preference in recent years.

FAQs in GK:

  1. Which was one country in 1922-1991 include Ukraine? (USSR)
  2. Who is the president in Ukraine? (Volodymyr Zelenskyy)
  3. What is the currency of Ukraine? (Hryvnia)
  4. The President of Ukraine used to be an? (Comedian)
  5. What is the name of the operation initiated by the Indian Government to evacuate Indians in Ukraine? (Operation Ganga)
  6. The theme of the World Environment Day 2015?
  7. Who is the latest winner of the nobel prize of peace?
  8. What is the name of the current Chief Justice of India?
  9. What Indian state introduced the project of the 'Mission Shakti?
  10. Which company is developing the hyperloop technology?

Apart from these, prepare yourself for the following trending topics:

  • Major programs and achievements by India
  • Major international conflicts (Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Palestine)
  • National schemes (Atmanirbhar Bharat, Digital India)
  • Recent rulings by the Supreme Court
  • Sports events (Olympics, Cricket World Cup winners)
  • Awards & Honours (Padma Awards, Bharat Ratna)
  1. English Language

Focus is on comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar, often through passage-based MCQs. You can expect the following type of English Questions in CLAT:

"The Supreme Court of India recently ruled that the right to privacy is a fundamental right under the Constitution. This judgment has far-reaching implications for data protection and personal liberty in the country."

  1. What fundamental right was recognized by the Supreme Court in the passage?
  2. According to the passage, what could be one implication of the judgment?
  3. Which part of the Indian Constitution is referred to in the passage?
  4. What does the phrase "far-reaching implications" mean in this context?
  5. Choose the correct synonym for "implications" as used in the passage.

Also prepare for the these type of questions: 

  • Identify the synonym/antonym of a highlighted word in a passage.
  • What is the meaning of the idiom “spill the beans”?
  • Choose the correct figure of speech used in a sentence.
  • Find the error in the given sentence.
  • What is the main idea of the given passage?
  • Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.
  • Identify the tone of the author in the passage.
  • Choose the correct summary of the passage.
  • Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
  •  Select the word nearest in meaning to “pragmatic”.
  1. Logical Reasoning

When you attempt logical reasoning questions in CLAT 2026, your ability to analyse arguments, spot assumptions, and draw conclusions will be tested. The type of question you can expect is:

"Many cities have implemented odd-even vehicle rules to reduce air pollution. However, studies show that such measures have only a temporary effect unless supported by long-term policy changes."

  • What is the main argument presented in the passage?
  • Which of the following, if true, would strengthen the argument?
  • What assumption does the author make about odd-even rules?
  • What is the likely conclusion of the passage?
  • Suggest an alternative policy to address air pollution, based on the passage.

 Here are Frequently Asked Logical Reasoning Questions in CLAT:

  1. What can be inferred from the passage?
  2. Which of the following strengthens/weakens the argument?
  3. Identify the assumption in the given argument.
  4. What is the conclusion of the passage?
  5. Which statement is logically consistent with the passage?
  6. Identify the flaw in the reasoning.
  7. Choose the correct analogy.
  8. Arrange the statements in a logical sequence.
  9. What is the author’s main contention?
  10. Which of the following best summarises the argument?
  11. Legal Reasoning

Legal Reasoning is the heart of CLAT, focusing on principles and their application to factual scenarios. Here is how it’ll be asked: 

Principle: A person is liable for negligence if they fail to take reasonable care, resulting in harm to another.

Facts: Dr. X, a surgeon, forgets a surgical instrument inside a patient during an operation, causing the patient severe pain.

  • Is Dr. X liable under the principle stated? Why?
  • What is the legal concept illustrated in this scenario?
  • If Dr. X had followed all standard procedures but the instrument was defective, would the liability change?
  • What does "reasonable care" mean in medical practice?
  • Which area of law does this principle belong to?

Probable Legal Reasoning Questions in CLAT 2025:

  1. Principle: “Whoever causes injury to another is liable.” Fact: A accidentally injures B. Is A liable?
  2. Principle: “Every contract requires free consent.” Fact: X signs a contract under threat. Is the contract valid?
  3. Principle: “No person shall be punished for the same offence twice.” Fact: Y is tried twice for the same crime. Is it valid?
  4. Principle: “A minor cannot enter into a contract.” Fact: Z, aged 17, signs a contract. Is it enforceable?
  5. Principle: “Negligence is failure to take reasonable care.” Fact: Doctor forgets to remove a surgical instrument. Is it negligence?
  6. What is the difference between ‘murder’ and ‘culpable homicide’?
  7. Explain the concept of ‘strict liability’ with an example.
  8. What is the doctrine of ‘res ipsa loquitur’?
  9. What is the meaning of ‘mens rea’?
  10. Identify the legal issue in the given passage.
  11. Quantitative Techniques

This section is mostly data interpretation, basic maths, and logical calculations.

Frequently Asked Quantitative Questions:

  1. If the average of five numbers is 24, what is their total?
  2. A train travels 60 km in 1.5 hours. What is its speed?
  3. If the ratio of boys to girls is 3:2 and there are 30 boys, how many girls are there?
  4. What is the percentage increase from 80 to 100?
  5. Solve the following: If x + 2 = 7, what is x?
  6. Find the value of x in the equation 2x – 5 = 9.
  7. Interpret the given bar graph and answer the questions.
  8. What is the median of the following set: 5, 9, 12, 15, 20?
  9. If the cost price is ₹200 and the selling price is ₹250, what is the profit percentage?
  10. A shopkeeper gives a 10% discount on ₹500. What is the selling price?

Why check the previous year questions of CLAT? 

Even though you have the list  of questions, you need to go through previous year  questions by yourself.  If you do so, you’ll realise the patterns are repeated in a number of sections including the GK, Legal Reasoning and Logical Reasoning. Given the frequently requested questions, you know how to spend your studying time. Also, repetitive questions will feel like familiar terrain and therefore you won’t feel overwhelmed or nervous during the exam when such questions show up. .

How to Use This List for CLAT 2026 Preparation?

  • Practice Regularly: Generate these types of questions using chatgpt. Attempt these questions under timed conditions and practice. 
  • Revise Concepts: ensure you are well-versed with the principles and basic concepts.
  • Stay Updated: For GK/CA, read newspapers and reliable online sources daily.
  • Mock Tests: Take full-length mock tests to build exam stamina and identify weak areas.

Note that the questions follow the official CLAT exam pattern and recent papers and are all in line with passages, principle-fact situations and data interpretation. The style of the recent CLAT papers entrusts GK as a part of the current affairs questions in context or passages. The application and not rote memory is the basis of legal and logical reasoning. To achieve optimal results, one should practice using the official CLAT sample papers and the previous year question papers in order to get the actual feel and hard/easy level. This list is aimed to reflect the actual situation during the exam and to make your preparation effective. For more such exam insights, keep following our education news portal. Wishing all CLAT aspirants the very best for 2026.

A row has erupted over the choice of books for college libraries in non-government colleges in Odisha with charges of favoritism and procedural irregularities leading to a legal intervention. The Orissa High Court has ordered the secretary of the Higher Education department to examine the grievance of the Kalinga Publishers and Booksellers Association in line with law within a period of 30 days.

The single bench of Justice BP Routray also noted that the department can consider stopping the supply of the books that have been shortlisted until a final order is passed on the issue. The directive is likely to stop the current supply process temporarily, and everyone is now waiting for the next move of the Higher Education department.

The case has highlighted issues of transparency and equity in educational procurement processes. The Kalinga Publishers and Booksellers Association, Cuttack, had challenged the process of reading selections in a writ petition. The association, which represents booksellers and publishers in the state, accused the selected committee that was mandated to recommend books for college libraries of acting arbitrarily and without diligence in meeting norms.

The petition states that among the hundreds of books certified, close to 350 titles were from only five publishers in total, triggering serious doubts of bias as well as a lack of transparency. Referring to the June 9, 2025 grievance letter to the commissioner-cum-secretary of the Higher Education department, the association demanded quashing of the approved book list at the earliest. Association president Joy Krishna Mohapatra also sought a formal investigation into the issue and strict action against officials involved in the irregularities, as alleged.

The representation stated that most of the 350 books in the booklist only include a few publishers who are in connivance with government officials and have grouped together. The booklist given includes the name of the book and name of the author but no mention of the name of the publishers is made. The name of the publishers has specifically been omitted as most of the books are of these few persons, the representation stated.

Every year, tens of thousands of ambitious students across India set their sights on the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), the golden ticket to the country’s prestigious National Law Universities (NLUs). As CLAT 2025 is knocking on the door, it is time to crack the new syllabus, note the scheduled exam date, and whiteneck your study plan with sound and evidence-based study tricks.

Table of content

  • What is CLAT?
  • CLAT 2025 Exam Date
  • CLAT Application Date
  • CLAT 2025 Fees
  • Syllabus and Exam Pattern
  • Weightage & Marking Scheme
  • CLAT 2025 eligibility criteria 
  • How to crack CLAT 2025?
  • CLAT FAQs

What is CLAT?

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is the national-level entrance exam for securing a seat in top NLUs for undergraduate and postgraduate law programs. CLAT entrance exam is organized by the Consortium of National Law Universities. Majority of the affiliate universities and institutes also accept the CLAT exam for admissions and/or recruitment. For the 5-year integrated LL.B. and LL.M. programmes, this exam serves as a door. Thus, all the aspiring law students in India who wish to pursue law in the Academic Year 2025-2026 or  2026-2025 shall start preparing for CLAT 2025. 

CLAT 2025 Exam Date

The CLAT 2025 Exam will be conducted on 14th December 2025, between 2 PM and 4 PM. The offline test will be carried out at about 131 centres all over India.

CLAT Application Date

The applicants should start registering in the second week of July 2025. Candidates can apply exclusively through the official portal (consortiumofnlus.ac.in).

CLAT entrance exam fees

Application Fees: General category 4000 (Rs), SC/ST 3500 (Rs).

Syllabus & Exam Pattern

CLAT 2025 will test your understanding, ability to reason and aptitude and not your memory banks. The test is a 2-hour multiple-choice test in which questions amount to 120 and each question is marked with 1 mark. The incorrect answers are negatively marked 0.25 marks per answer.

Sections Covered:

  • English Language: Comprehension skills, English grammar, vocabulary. The passages range 450 words, and they are taken both from modern and classical texts.
  • Current Affairs & General Knowledge: Concentrate on what is happening, on national and international happenings, and major history facts.
  • Legal Reasoning: The use of law to fact. Nothing to know beforehand, but it is a good idea to know.
  • Logical Reasoning: Good thinking, analytical ability and logical puzzles.
  • Quantitative Techniques: Simple math, algebras, and interpretation of data

Section-wise Weightage & Marking Scheme

Section

Approximate Questions

Key Focus Areas

English Language

22–26

Comprehension, grammar, vocabulary

Current Affairs & GK

28–32

Current events, static GK

Legal Reasoning

28–32

Legal principles, application

Logical Reasoning

22–26

Arguments, critical reasoning

Quantitative Techniques

10–14

Math basics, data interpretation

Note that the marking is done like, +1 for correct, -0.25 for wrong, 0 for unattempted. There is negative marking in CLAT Entrance exam

CLAT 2025 PG Syllabus (Postgraduate)

The exam is of 120 minutes duration and consists of one section. It focuses on comprehension abilities using extracts from primary legal materials (court decisions, statutes, regulations). Each passage type question is to test your comprehension, analysis, and application of legal principles. The questions are based on the mandatory subjects of the undergraduate law program, namely:

  • Constitutional Law
  • Jurisprudence
  • Administrative Law
  • Law of Contract
  • Torts
  • Family Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Property Law
  • Company Law
  • Public International Law
  • Tax Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Labour & Industrial Law

CLAT 2025 eligibility criteria 

Criteria

Requirements

Educational Qualifications

  • Class 12 or equivalent exam with at least 45% marks (40% for SC and ST categories)

Age Limit

  • There is no age limit to take up the CLAT exam.

Minimum marks

General - 45%

SC/ST - 40%

Number of attempts

No limit (Candidates who appeared for CLAT 2025 can also appear in CLAT 2026)

CLAT 2025: Key Notes to Candidates

  • No candidate will be permitted to enter the examination hall after 2.15 PM. You should stay in the test centre until the end of the examination; you cannot leave early.
  • The NLSIU campus can be accessed only through Gate 1. Only registered candidates can enter the university premises. Entry of parents and guardians will not be allowed.
  • No parking facility is available. Cars are not permitted within the campus, hence consider your commute to work.
  •  Bring a print out of your Admit Card and a valid Photo ID proof too. Both of the documents will also be verified at the verification desk after which you will be permitted to proceed.
  • Please queue up and abide within the drawings outside the gate so as to ease the process and orderly access to the campus.

How to Crack CLAT 2025?

  1. Research the Trend & Develop Strategy

Begin by studying exam patterns and syllabus in detail.

Divide the study time depending on the weightage of sections and area of strengths.

  1. Establish a Daily Learning habit

Weeks 1- 2: Concentrate on basics in every field.

Weeks 3-4: Implementation week, complete a practice question, take quizzes, and begin weekly mock test.

Week 5-6: Increase the number of mock tests (2-3 tests per week), evaluate and correct errors, and weak points.

  1. Mock Tests Practice

Parents should help the child prepare by simulating real exam conditions increasing their stamina and decreasing anxiety.

Study every mock to find out repeated errors in order to be more accurate.

  1. Be Aware of the Current Affairs

Read newspapers, address stable news sites and work out weekly overviews.

Retention should be done through group discussions and use of flashcards.

  1. Advanced Public Law

Research terms and principles used in law.

Train on previous years papers and study monumental cases to understand.

  1. Target sharper of Quantitative and Logical Skills

Do math problems and logic puzzles when taking at least 30 minutes a day.

Emphasis must be on conceptual knowledge and not the formula.

  1. Exam Revise and Stay Exam Ready

In the final month, place one primary focus on revision.

Reserve all the logistical (admit card, ID, stationery) one day prior to exam.

Why Preparation is Important Now, More Than Ever?

The competition is tough with hundreds of thousands of applicants present and with a growing cut-off rate every year. The best bets are strategic preparation, frequent studies, and stress-free nerves during the exam day. It should also be noted that CLAT is not a mere examination of knowledge but is also a test of your thinking, analyzing and applying concepts under stress.

The chance to enter into India-elite in the field of law awaits You whether it is Your first time or you are a repeater, CLAT 2025 is a chance to appear before the legal élite of India. Begin early, be disciplined and be focused on your prize. The law awaits its newer generation of leaders, are you ready to respond to the call?

To know more, ace advice, and the latest about CLAT 2025, continue to check the official portal of CLAT Entrance Exam. Additionally, if you wish to boost your chances of securing a seat in top law university of India (private) then take AICLET (All India Common Law Entrance Test). 

FAQs

When to apply for CLAT 2025?

If you wish to take the CLAT 2025 Exam then you must apply for it before October 2025. The registration window shall  open in the month of July.

What is the date of CLAT 2025?

The date of CLAT 2025 exam is December 1, 2024, starting at 2:00 PM to 4.00 PM. The PWD applicants are granted an additional 40 minutes.

Who organizes CLAT 2025?

It is administered by the Consortium of National Law Universities which is based at NLSIU Bangalore.

What are the eligibility criteria of CLAT UG 2025?

NRI or any Indian national having passed 12 th class with not less than 40-45 percent marks (according to the category) is admissible. Foreign nationals are excluded.

What is the number of NLUs and seats offered by CLAT?

It has a total of 24 partner NLUs with 3243 UG and 1373 PG seats. The CLAT scores are also acceptable in some of the colleges providing private law courses.

How can one apply to CLAT 2025?

Applications will be done exclusively online through the legitimate Consortium site. Open registration is usually in July.

Which are the documents required in CLAT application?

You have to provide a new passport-sized photo, a signature, school certificates, and a valid photo identification.

What is the CLAT 2025 UG exam pattern?

The UG will have 120 MCQs, which are to be answered in 2 hours that include English, Current Affairs & GK, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Techniques. Every correct answer is 1 mark and 0.25 marks deficit is a wrong answer.

Are there any changes in the pattern of the CLAT question paper of 2025?

The recent pattern may be checked on the official Consortium site under the name of Question Paper format.

Can students who are still waiting for their board result apply?

Yes, of course, those candidates who will be taking their qualifying exam in March/April 2025 will qualify, but they must have evidence that they have passed it by the time they will be offered admission.

When  is CLAT counselling?

Counselling will happen in December 2025 or in January 2026

If law colleges aren’t safe, where are our daughters safe? Kolkata’s shocking law college rape case exposes a grim reality. The student went to the college for a normal academic commitment but ended up with the horrific memory that will haunt her for the rest of her life! 

“I touched his feet but he didn’t let me go. 2 accused watched as I was raped,” were the words of that girl. How traumatic it is to even think of saying this; she went through it! The fact that a brutal crime occurred inside a law college (a place supposed to create protectors of justice and influence law for good) shakes our ground of trust in this system. When even inside the gate of a law college, a young woman isn’t safe, how can we say that our society is safe to anybody?

This is the pressing question haunting Kolkata following a 24-year-old girl was allegedly gang raped in a room of a South Calcutta Law College on June 25, 2025. The act that happened at the time of the day between 7:30 pm and 10.50 pm is the triggering factor of the incident that both evoked fury and political firestorm, not to mention that the city is still recovering over a similar one in a medical college where a student was raped and killed.

South Calcutta Law College Rape Complaint and Surviors Statements 

The survivor had complained that she had attended the college so that she could submit her examination forms. What should have been a normal academic visit turned out to be a traumatic ordeal.The main accused, Manojit Mishra (31), a former student and current general secretary of the South Kolkata district of the Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad (TMCP), allegedly lured her to the union room under the pretext of discussing something important. After a talk that was nowhere related to an actual union discussion, the accused confessed his feelings to the girl about how since day one he has liked her, and proposed to her for marriage. When she declined his proposal, he together with two other students Zaib Ahmed (19) and Pramit Mukhopadhyay (20) are reported to have assaulted her.

According to the survivor, she was assaulted by a hockey stick, warned with a video record of an assault and left traumatized. Even the college security guard, who tried to intervene, was chased away by the accused. “The recorded videos of mine when the accused was raping me. They threatened to show the video  to everyone if I don't cooperate.”  she said in the statement. “I need justice,” she pleaded. 

Response of the Police

The three suspects were detained in 24 hours. They were arrested and their mobile phones confiscated and they were remanded to police custody. The survivor has undergone a preliminary medical examination, and witness statements have been recorded.

But the questions will not fade. How was it possible that in an institution that is supposed to educate and shelter the law, such a crime happened? Which systems are broken? And what sign does this give to thousands of young women who enter colleges daily under the impression that this is where they are going to be safe?

What is Political Blame Game and Accountability?

The case has promptly quickly escalated into a political flashpoint. BJP has leveled allegations against the ruling TMC of having created a culture of impunity on educational institutions wherein the main accused was very close to the ruling party and in fact was also employed at the college although he had a criminal record. The TMC, however, has condemned the incident and demanded instant justice, which points out on the necessity of stronger laws, such as the Aparajita Anti-Rape Bill, which will help prevent such incidents and conduct the trials in a much shorter time.

However, besides all the mudslinging on the political front, the central problem remains to be that because even the very law colleges cannot promise the assurance of safety, then what can other members of a society expect? 

Failure Pattern in Learning Institutions

This is not a single case. Only a few months back, there was the rape and murder of a junior doctor in R G Kar Medical College, Kolkata that fueled protests throughout the country. Reoccurrence of this type of crime in a learning environment, where one goes to be nurtured and empowered, shows that there is a rot at a deeper level. Are we really trying to keep our students safe in our schools or are lip services just offered when we do not want to address obvious lapses in security, accountability and support networks?

This can be contrasted with places such as NLSIU where it has an elaborate code of conduct, sexual harassment, and student security cells. Obviously, such measures are sorely needed in all colleges and particularly law colleges. 

Real Cost is Broken Trust

To all parents that take their girls to college, this is a cold enough wake-up call that even an esteemed campus and a guarantee to law and order are meaningless when in actual sense the environment is not safe. This means that not only students but also the parents must visit the campus, get internal information by asking from current students, meet the faculty and staff before joining the college, and only then decide whether to take admission there or not. The psychological damage to the survivor is impossible to measure and another dent is made on the faith that we all place in our educational and legal institutions.

Where Do We Go From Here?

  • Colleges must prioritize student safety by implementing robust security protocols, grievance redressal systems, and awareness programs.
  • Swift and transparent investigations must become the norm, not the exception.
  • Political affiliations or influence should never shield the guilty from justice.
  • Society must demand accountability, from institutions, from law enforcement, and from political leaders.

If law colleges can’t protect their own students, how can we expect them to protect the law of India? Until our educational institutions become truly safe spaces, the promise of justice will have only questions: If not here, then where? If not now, when? The fight for justice is still going, all we can do is try on individual levels to ensure a just environment. 

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