Delhi HC asks DU to place on record its policy on retention of answer scripts of students

The Delhi High Court has asked Delhi University to place on record its policy, if any, on the retention of answer scripts of students. (Anupam vs University of Delhi).The order was passed by a Single Judge Bench of Justice Prathiba M Singh in the petition preferred by students of Delhi University (DU) against the conduct of online open book examination (OBE) this year. .Earlier this year, while giving its nod to DU's decision to hold online OBE, the Court had left the legal issues of privacy of data and storing of data open for adjudication. .[BREAKING] Delhi HC gives nod to Online open book examination (OBE) for Delhi University final year students.In order to adjudicate these legal issues, the Court on Monday directed DU to place on record, its contract with the cloud service provider for the online OBE. .The service provider was engaged to store the data in relation to the entire examination process, including the answer papers etc..DU shall also place on record, its policy, if any, in respect of retention of answer scripts both in physical and electronic forms, before the next date of hearing.Delhi High Court further said. .The Court also took on record DU's affidavit on various actions taken by its Grievance Redressal Officer in respect of the grievances which were raised by the students. .Recently, a Division Bench of the High Court closed curtains on the proceedings to ensure the smooth conduction of OBE. .Delhi HC disposes of petitions concerning final year DU exam; Sets deadline for declaration of result.A Division Bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Subramonium Prasad nonetheless laid down the deadlines within which Delhi University shall declare the results..Advocates Akash Sinha, Kanika Roy, Indrajeet Singh appeared for the Petitioner students. Advocate Shivankar Sharma appeared for intervenor student. .Advocates Mohinder J.S. Rupal, Hardik Rupal appeared for DU..Read the order: