Delhi High Court Declines Request to Postpone ICAI CA Inter and Final Exams.
“The mere possibility of candidates encountering difficulties in conducting the exam cannot justify the court’s decision to delay the exam, which is anticipated by approximately 4,26,000 aspirants. This court finds it astonishing that such a request has been presented,” states the Delhi High Court as it rejects the plea to reschedule the CA intermediate and final exams.
Highlights:
– ICAI exams postponement hearing: Which law says no exam during elections? Court asks
“You want the CA exams to be postponed? Is there some law that says there can’t be any exams during Lok Sabha elections?” the bench ask.
“You have no business to be CA if you can’t study due to election,” it added.
The Delhi High Court is hearing a plea filed by CA aspirants seeking postponement of CA exams.
– ICAI CA Inter and Final Exam Postponement Request: Legal Representative Highlights Concerns Regarding Transportation Issues
In the course of the proceedings, the legal representative underscored that transportation challenges could potentially arise for candidates if the exams proceed in May as per the existing timetable.
– ICAI CA Exam Postponement Request: Council Emphasizes Challenges Faced by Disabled Candidates
Legal Representative: Among the petitioners, numerous candidates, including those with disabilities, express concerns. They anticipate transportation difficulties, potential chaos, and disruptions due to campaigning and loudspeakers.
– Court Remarks on CA Exam Postponement Plea: If Unable to Attend, Choose Not to Attend
The legal representative noted that while exams were previously postponed due to COVID, the current request is based on different grounds.
“There are numerous students facing difficulties in attending the exam… students have expressed concerns about loudspeakers causing issues. These students may find themselves in a difficult situation.”
The bench responded, “If students cannot attend, they should choose not to attend.”
– Delhi High Court Rejects Postponement Plea for ICAI Exams!
The court expresses astonishment at the request for postponement!
Presented grounds deemed insufficient by the court.
