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The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition for an independent inquiry into student suicides at NLU Delhi, stating the university has taken adequate steps to address the situation. The Court emphasized that if the petitioner finds these measures insufficient, they can return for further relief. NLU Delhi is dealing with a crisis following recent suicides.
Supreme Court advocate Ujjawal Gaur urged the UGC and NTA to expedite the release of delayed UGC NET results, citing significant distress for students. He warned of potential legal action due to violations of constitutional rights, emphasizing the emotional and financial burden faced by candidates while awaiting results following exam rescheduling amidst alleged paper leaks.
Today, 16th, April, The Supreme Court ordered the West Bengal Governor to appoint six Vice-Chancellors from a list submitted by the Mamata government. This emphasizes the court’s role in state educational appointments and highlights collaboration between the judiciary and the executive. The court also urged the state government to propose more candidates for consideration. Ongoing disputes between the government and the governor were addressed. The court scheduled a further hearing for April 30.
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The Delhi High Court has called for a progressive change in the way educational certificates and degrees are issued to students. The court emphasized that there is “no reasonable justification” for the exclusive mention of the father’s name, sidelining the mother’s identity in academic documents. Justice C Hari Shankar remarked, “It would be clearly retrogressive […]
Balancing Government Scheme Promotion and Political Neutrality In a significant hearing, the Delhi High Court recently deliberated on the controversy surrounding ‘PM Modi Selfie Points’, emphasizing the importance of these platforms being used exclusively for promoting government schemes, not for political party promotion. This discussion arises amidst concerns that these selfie points might be leveraged […]