Delhi University Student Moves HC against Exam on Eid Day as Student Groups Protest, Demand Rescheduling
26 May 2026 | Maktoob Media
A Delhi University law student has moved the Delhi High Court challenging the university’s decision to conduct examinations on May 28, the date officially declared by the Union government as the Eid ul Adha holiday. The plea argues that the decision violates the religious rights of Muslim students under Articles 14, 21, 25, and 29 of the Constitution.
The plea stated that several constitutional institutions and public authorities, including the Supreme Court of India, have already shifted the Eid ul Adha holiday to May 28, 2026, in conformity with the declaration made by the Government of India. “However, despite officially declaring the holiday on 28.05.2026, the Respondent University has arbitrarily decided to continue examinations on the said date,” the plea said. This comes after student groups and several students protested the move, calling it a blatant violation of Muslims’ rights to celebrate Eid.