CLAT 2025 Delhi High Court Hearing: The Supreme Court has given its final verdict related to CLAT 2025. For the 6 questions in scrutiny, the Court has changed answers for 2 questions, three questions have been withdrawn, and one has been upheld. Earlier, the hearing for scheduled for 5th May 202,5, but due to some reasons, it got shifted to tomorrow. The hearing was related to the petition filed by a candidate, Siddhi Sandeep Ladd, against Consortium of National Law Universities and Anr. Earlier on 30th April 2025, the Supreme Court put a stay on the Delhi High Court judgement regarding the publishing of CLAT revised results 2025. This came after Siddhi Sandeep Ladda Vs Consortium of NLUS argued that candidates who have attempted set A ofthe CLAT 2025 question paper have disadvantages, compared to others who have attempted set B, C, and D. For the CLAT PG 2025, the next hearing will be held on 2nd May 2025. With the counselling process currently on hold, the court's decision is expected to play a crucial role in determining the next steps for CLAT 2025 admissions.
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Latest Updates:
- The CLAT 2025 Supreme Court Hearing was held on 7th May 2025 and has given its final verdict. A division bench of Justice B R Gavai and Justice A G Masih presided over the CLAT 2025 SC hearing. A new petition has been filed by the candidate named Aditya Singh. There have been 6 questions in CLAT 2025 on which the Supreme Court judgment has been passed. The Supreme Court criticized the Consortium for its casual approach while settling the CLAT 2025 question paper.
- The CLAT 2025 Hearing will now take place on 6th May 2025. It was scheduled for today but got postponed. Supreme Court has postponed the CLAT 2025 hearing to May 6, 2025. The hearing was scheduled for May 5, 2025.
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The Consortium of National Law Universities published an important update regarding the publishing of CLAT 2025 revised results. On 30th April 2025, the Supreme Court put a stay on the Delhi High Court Judgement while hearing the case of Siddhi Sandeep Ladda Vs Consortium of NLUs and another stayed the Delhi HC order that directed the Consortium to publish the CLAT 2025 revised result within four weeks.
- The Supreme Court has now issued a notice that it will hear the matter in the next hearing, i.e., scheduled on 5th May 2025.
- The Delhi High Court delivered its verdict on the CLAT 2025 result today, i.e. 23rd April 2025. The verdict was announced for 11 petitions filed for CLAT UG entrance exam. The Court directed the Consortium to release the CLAT 2025 revised results within 4 weeks.
- The Court further said that it has accepted some objections and rejected some. Candidates who did not file their objections within the objection period, their objections were not accepted.
- The Delhi High Court has postponed the CLAT 2025 PG hearing to 2nd May 2025. On 21st April, the three petitions in CLAT PG were not taken up for hearing. On 2nd May, a division bench consisting of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela will hear the cases.
- The CLAT UG results judgment is already being reserved and delivered on 23rd April 2025.
- So far, as per the case proceedings, it can be concluded that the consortium will be asked to revise the CLAT UG results. If so is the case, CLAT UG scorecards will be reuploaded on the official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- The CLAT counselling and seat allotment will henceforth be announced.
- In the CLAT 2025 hearing conducted between 7th April to 9th April 2025, the Division Bench of the Delhi HC, consisting of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, reserved the judgment for the latter dates. While the candidates await the final verdict on the CLAT 2025, the court is expected to give its final say on 21st April 2025.
- On 9th April 2025, following the legal proceedings concerning the CLAT 2025 result, the Delhi High Court has reserved its verdict on the petitions challenging the result. The pending decision is likely to impact candidates’ rankings and admissions to National Law Universities (NLUs). For the CLAT PG 2025, the hearing will begin from 21st April 2025. The hearings focus on alleged errors in the exam paper and answer key, which may lead to revised results. The ongoing legal proceedings have delayed the counselling process, causing uncertainty among candidates. The court's decision will be crucial in determining the next steps for CLAT 2025 admissions.
Issues To Be Heard in Delhi High Court Related to CLAT 2025
Following a Supreme Court directive, all pending cases regarding CLAT 2025 have been consolidated and transferred to the Delhi High Court for uniform adjudication, with a crucial hearing scheduled for March 3, 2025. This hearing will address the implications of previous judgments and determine the final outcomes for affected candidates.
- Errors in the Answer Key: Several petitions have alleged mistakes in the CLAT 2025 answer key, particularly in undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) exams. The Delhi High Court will address claims regarding specific questions, such as errors identified in Set A’s Question 14 and Question 100, which were previously flagged and revised by court orders.
- Revised Results: The court will evaluate whether the revised results, based on corrections to the answer key, have been implemented fairly and if they adequately address the grievances of affected candidates. This includes assessing whether benefits were extended to all eligible candidates.
- High Cost of Raising Objections: Petitions have also raised concerns about the high fees charged for filing objections to the answer key. The court may review whether this fee structure is reasonable and equitable for all candidates.
- Uniform Adjudication Across Cases: Following a Supreme Court directive, all CLAT 2025-related petitions from multiple High Courts have been transferred to the Delhi High Court for consistent adjudication. The court will address these consolidated cases to ensure uniformity in judgments and expedite resolution.
Impact on Counselling and Admission: The hearing will consider how errors in the answer key and subsequent revisions affect the counseling process and admissions to National Law Universities (NLUs). This includes ensuring that no candidate is unfairly disadvantaged due to these discrepancies.
Impact on Candidates of CLAT 2025 Delhi High Court Hearing
The Delhi High Court hearing related to CLAT 2025 is poised to have significant implications for candidates affected by the exam's results. The court has identified errors in the answer key, particularly in two questions, which could alter the merit list and rankings of numerous candidates. As a result, the revised results may improve the scores and admission prospects for those who selected the correct options. The outcome of this hearing will be crucial for candidates seeking admission to National Law Universities, as it directly impacts their chances of securing a place in these prestigious institutions.
CLAT 2025 NLUs Admission Process
The CLAT 2025 admission process for National Law Universities (NLUs) is currently under scrutiny due to ongoing hearings in the Delhi High Court regarding the exam results. The court is addressing petitions that challenge the accuracy of the CLAT answer key, which has led to calls for a revision of the merit list. As a result, the release of the first merit list and subsequent counseling processes have been postponed, creating uncertainty for candidates awaiting admission. The outcome of these hearings, scheduled for March 3, 2025, will significantly impact the admissions landscape for aspiring law students across India.
