The Supreme Court of India raised serious concerns regarding a November 2025 ruling by the Delhi High Court that allowed law students to appear for exams without meeting attendance requirements. The Supreme Court warned that such a decision could reduce law college hostels to mere 'boarding and lodging facilities', thus undermining the importance of regular class attendance. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and Vijay Bishnoi stated they would clarify the law on this matter during a hearing scheduled for May 26, 2026. The plea was filed by the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), which argued that the High Court's ruling diluted attendance norms and posed challenges for law colleges nationwide. Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, representing NMIMS, highlighted that the ruling could discourage students from attending classes, questioning the value of legal education if attendance is not mandatory. The Delhi High Court's earlier decision stemmed from a case involving a student from Amity Law University who allegedly committed suicide after being barred from exams due to low attendance. The NMIMS petition emphasized that classroom learning is foundational for law students, especially in integrated five-year programs, and cannot be replaced by alternative experiences like internships. The Supreme Court's intervention comes amid concerns that the High Court ruling has led to 'chaos' in National Law Universities.