Amity University-Noida Law Admissions 2026
Among top 100 Universities Globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026
Search Colleges, Exams, Schools & more
Login
CLAT 2025 Delhi HC Judgment Detailed Analysis - 5 answers changed 1 excluded
The Delhi HC has uploaded the complete order related to the CLAT 2025 results revision. According to the detailed order uploaded on Delhi HC website, changes to 5 questions have been ordered by the court. The consortium of NLUs has been ordered to publish the CLAT 2025 revised result after these changes within four weeks. The Delhi HC ordered changes in question numbers 5, 77, 88, 115 and 116 of the master booklet. In its detailed judgment, the Delhi HC has given proper reasoning behind the order and the eventual decision. We have analysed the complete order of Delhi HC regarding CLAT 2025 results and prepared a easy-to-understand summary of the same for students. Read the complete article to understand how many questions have been withdrawn, how many answers have been changed, what effect the court’s order will have on the final results and more.
5 Questions are either changed or withdrawn
| Question Number in Master Booklet | Delhi HC’s Order |
| 5 | Answer key changed, correct option now is (C) |
| 77 | Question has been withdrawn as the court ruled it ‘out of syllabus’ |
| 88 | Answer key changed to option (D), court ruled ‘data inadequate’ |
| 115 | Answer key changed to option (D) |
| 116 | Marks awarded to all responses |
*Only those candidates who had attempted Question no.115 of the Master Booklet, correctly or incorrectly, shall, as a consequence, be granted the marks indicated against the said question.
Question-wise analysis of CLAT 2025 revised results
As mentioned above, the court has ordered for revision of CLAT results according to five questions. The five questions have been given above. However, there were many other questions that were challenged. In the below-given table we go in detail about the discussion held on each of the CLAT 2025 challenged questions, court’s ruling, decision behind the ruling and more.
List of Challenged Questions & Court’s Orders
| Question | Issue Raised | Final Answer Key | Court’s Decision | Reason |
| Q5 | Objection to answer "Sellers of stolen hardware" (Option d). | Option (d) | Set aside. Correct answer: Option (c) ("Auctioneers of cheap bags"). | The passage referred to "auctioneer of cheap cloth," not bags. No legal reasoning required. |
| Q14 | Belated objection by petitioner (Harshita). | Option (c) | Rejected | Objection raised after the window period; barred under Salil Maheshwari precedent. |
| Q37 | Claimed answer should include BRICS currency (Option d). | Option (c): "Diplomatic dialogue between India and China." | Rejected | Passage focused on Indo-China dialogue, not BRICS currency. |
| Q49 | Objection to "None of the above" (Option d). | Option (d) | Rejected | Passage required both census and delimitation; Option (c) ("after Census") was incomplete. |
| Q56 | Dispute over state duty vs. citizen rights. | Option (d): "State’s duty to maintain ecological balance and citizens’ right against climate change." | Rejected | Passage emphasized state obligations under Article 21 of the Constitution. |
| Q77 | Challenge over minors’ contractual incapacity. | Option (b): "Voidable agreement." | Question excluded. | Passage omitted reference to minors; deemed "out of syllabus" (prior legal knowledge required). |
| Q78 | Argument for multiple correct answers. | Option (c): "Agreement to pay ₹10 lakhs for a government job." | Rejected. | Option (c) was the most likely void agreement (illegal under law). |
| Q79 | Objection for requiring prior legal knowledge. | Option (c): "Consideration." | Rejected | Petitioner failed to object during the window period. |
| Q80 | Claimed "out of syllabus." | Option (d): "When the President gives assent." | Rejected | Passage explicitly stated: "Bill received Presidential assent." |
| Q81 | Dispute over penalties for service providers. | Option (d): "None of the above." | Rejected | Penalties included both fine + cost recovery; Option (b) was incomplete. |
| Q88 | Alleged inadequate data. | Option (d): "Data inadequate." | Answer changed | Oversight Committee’s recommendation accepted. |
| Q91 | Split expert opinion on answer. | Changed from Option (d) to (c): "Homelessness due to economic/cultural turbulence." | rejected. | Options (a) and (b) not supported by the passage. |
| Q93 | Split expert opinion on mental illness link. | Changed from Option (d) to (c): "Mental health and homelessness cycle." | Rejected. | Options (a) and (b) irrelevant to the passage. |
| Q97 | Dispute over passage title. | Option (a): "Lifestyle and Mental Health." | Rejected. | Passage emphasized lifestyle’s impact on mental health. |
| Q115 | Error in calculation. | Option (a): "₹204 approx." | Set aside. Correct answer: Option (d) ("None of these"). | Only those candidates who had attempted Question no.115 of the Master Booklet, correctly or incorrectly, shall, as a consequence, be granted the marks indicated against the said question. |
| Q116 | Cross-referencing error in Sets B/C/D. | Technical error in question numbering. | Full marks awarded for Sets B/C/D. | Error caused confusion; no penalty to candidates. |
Key Directives by Delhi HC in CLAT 2025 hearing
- Re-evaluation: The Delhi HC has ordered the consortium of NLUs to publish the revised CLAT 2025 result within four weeks, i.e. before May 21.
- Uniform Relief: The corrections and revision in marks shall be done for all candidates who appeared for the exam not just the petitioners.
- Technical Errors: Full marks for Q115 (all candidates) and Q116 (Sets B/C/D).
Articles
Related Stories
|
Upcoming Law Exams
Certifications By Top Providers
Explore Top Universities Across Globe
Popular Courses and Specializations
Popular Degrees
List of colleges accepting CLAT
Browse Law Colleges by State
Questions related to CLAT
On Question asked by student community
Have a question related to CLAT ?
Several top law colleges are accepting the CLAT score, other than the NLUs. These include:
- Siksha ‘O’ Anusadhan University, Bhubaneswar
- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Science, Chennai
- Lovely Professional University
- Institute of Law, Nirma University
Candidates can check out the detailed list of non-NLUs accepting CLAT for admission in
Hi,
You can check NLU wise marks required in CLAT PG for admissions here .
Hi,
You can refer to books like AP Bhardwaj for legal aptitude, RS Aggarwal for reasoning, and dedicated guides like CULET Guide by Dipanjan Mitra for best preparation for CULET. Additionally, you can refer to the CULET previous year question papers .
Hi,
You can download the CLAT PG previous year question papers here .
SASTRA Deemed University accepts CLAT scores for admission. They admit students based on CLAT scores as well as class 12 marks, with an aggregate score of 50% in English. Based on these scores, a merit list is published by the university.
Start a career in Law. Admissions Open for LLB courses for
Amity University-Noida Law Admissions 2026
ApplyAmong top 100 Universities Globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026
Bharati Vidyapeeth Law Admissions 2026
ApplyNAAC A++ Grade | Approved by The Bar Council of India | Member of AIU & ACU
Chandigarh University Admissions 2026
ApplyNAAC A+ Accredited | Among top 2% Universities Globally (QS World University Rankings 2026)
Manav Rachna University Law Admissions 2026
ApplyAdmissions open for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.B Program (3 Years) | School of Law, MRU ranked No. 1 in Law Schools of Excellence in India by GHRDC (2023)
SCSVMV Deemed to be University | Law Admissions 2026
ApplyLaw at SCSVMV | NAAC 'A' Grade | AICTE, BCI & UGC Aproved | 100% Placement Support | Merit-based Scholarships
Unitedworld School of Law Admissions 2026
ApplyMoot Court | Mock trials | Legal Aid Clinic
CLAT Notifications
Latest updates
Never miss CLAT update
Get timely CLAT updates directly to your inbox. Stay informed!