MAHARSHI DAYANAND UNIVERSITY vs SURJEET KAUR

The Supreme Court upheld the National Commission's order restoring the District Forum's decision to issue a B.Ed. degree to the respondent, who had successfully completed her examinations despite initially being denied the degree due to a violation of Clause 17(b) of the General Rules of Examination. The Court emphasized that the respondent had voluntarily opted for her M.A. course but later applied for the B.Ed. examination under a notification allowing supplementary chances. The Court ruled that the District Forum had jurisdiction to entertain the complaint under Section 21 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, and thus the appeal by the Maharshi Dayanand University was dismissed.