MOHAN BIR SINGH CHAWLA vs PUNJAB UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH

The Supreme Court examined the validity of a rule by Panjab University that granted a 10% weightage in marks to candidates who passed their qualifying examination from the university, arguing it violated Articles 14 and 15 of the Constitution. The Court held that such a rule creates an unreasonable classification and confers an undue advantage to local candidates, thereby undermining the principle of equality in admissions. Consequently, the Court ruled the weightage rule invalid, emphasizing the need for merit-based admissions without discrimination.