Lahore High Court Declares Enhancement of Tuition Fees by Private Medical Colleges Illegal and Emphasizes Accessibility of Judgments”

In a significant ruling, the Lahore High Court, in its latest judgment with reference number 2023 LHR 4329, has declared the practice of enhancing tuition fees and additional charges by Private Medical Colleges during a study program as illegal. The court has taken a stance in favor of students, highlighting the importance of affordable education.

Furthermore, the judgment directs the Registrar of the Lahore High Court, Lahore, to prepare a summary along with a proposal aimed at facilitating the translation of judgments into Urdu language. This initiative is intended to make judgments more accessible to the general public, allowing them to better understand the legal decisions that affect their rights. The court also emphasizes the necessity of obtaining permission from the author Judge before publishing these translated judgments.

This verdict showcases the court’s commitment to ensuring that the rights of citizens are upheld, particularly in matters pertaining to education and accessibility to legal information.