Regional Engineering College, ... vs Ashutosh Pandey

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Regional Engineering College's Principal regarding attendance regulations, specifically Regulation 4.1, which mandates a minimum attendance of 75% for eligibility to appear in examinations. The Court found that the respondent's absence exceeded the permissible limit after accounting for the 25% deduction, and thus, the Principal's refusal to condone the excess absence was justified. The High Court's directive to condone the absence beyond the stipulated limit was deemed inappropriate and not in accordance with the established regulations.