Bombay HC Questions Mumbai University Over Delay In Processing Law College Affiliation Applications

Bombay High Court questioned University of Mumbai over delays in processing law college affiliation applications.

Court observed colleges cannot be penalised for non-compliance if university fails to act within reasonable time.

Colleges argued faculty approvals were delayed despite applications pending since 2025 and faculty meeting Bar Council of India norms.

University imposed penalties in July 2026 for deficiencies known since December 2025; court questioned the delay.

Court granted conditional affiliation for 2026-27 after one college agreed to pay Rs 10 lakh penalty under protest.