Telangana HC: College cannot hold a student's transfer certificate over a fee claim; orders immediate release
The question: Can an educational institution withhold a student's transfer certificate and other records because of an alleged fee demand?
A student who had secured a seat in the 5-year LL.B. course through TG LAWCET-2026 said his previous junior college refused to release his transfer and study certificates unless he paid Rs 50,000, which put his admission at risk because counselling deadlines were close. The High Court ordered the college to release the documents immediately.