The Bombay High Court questioned Mumbai University over delays in processing law college affiliation and faculty approval applications, observing that colleges cannot be penalised for the university's inaction. The matter will be heard again on August 4.
Mumbai, July 30, 2026: The Bombay High Court on Thursday questioned the University of Mumbai over delays in processing affiliation applications of law colleges, observing that institutions cannot be penalised for non-compliance if the university itself fails to act within a reasonable time. The court also said it did not want students to suffer because of disputes between colleges and the authorities.
A bench of Justices Riyaz Chagla and Farhan Dubash was hearing a batch of petitions filed by law colleges challenging the University of Mumbai’s decision to reduce their student intake and impose penalties over alleged deficiencies.
Colleges Challenge Delays
Advocate Pooja Thorat, appearing for five colleges, submitted that many of the deficiencies related to faculty approvals. The colleges argued that they had appointed teachers who met the Bar Council of India (BCI) norms, but the university had delayed granting approvals despite applications being pending since 2025.
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