Delhi University has been in the news for two big controversies. The first was the hike in correction fees for mark sheets and degree certificates which was opposed by the Academic Council members. After a review meeting the fee hike was rolled back.
The second was the inclusion of Manusmriti as suggested reading in the LLB course which was withdrawn after protests from professors and political parties. These incidents show the ongoing struggle of the university to balance administrative decisions with academic and constitutional values.
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Correction Fees for Mark Sheets and Degrees Hiked
Delhi University has hiked the correction fees for mark sheets and degree certificates. The fee hike was opposed by the Academic Council members, comprising teachers who had criticized the decision taken by Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh last month. The new fees are ₹1500 for corrections within 6 years of passing and ₹2000 for corrections beyond 6 years.
After the objections were raised by the Academic Council, the university decided to roll back the hike. A meeting was held at the university to review the objections and it was decided to keep the fees as it is to address the concerns of the council members and the students affected.
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Manusmriti in LLB Syllabus Controversy
A big controversy has erupted over the proposed inclusion of Manusmriti as a suggested reading for the LLB course at Delhi University. The Faculty of Law had recommended this for a chapter on state and law and order in the country. This suggestion was opposed by the professors who called it anti-constitutional.
Social Democratic Teachers Front wrote to the Vice Chancellor to withdraw the recommendation. Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh announced on Thursday that the amendments proposing the inclusion of Manusmriti have been rejected.
The recommendation sparked a political row with the Congress party terming the university as an RSS center. The controversy was around Manusmriti’s controversial content, especially its anti-Dalit tone and support of the caste system. The university clarified that the recommendation has been rejected to avoid further controversy and to uphold constitutional values.
Conclusion
Delhi University has faced the heat for two decisions recently – correction fees for mark sheets and degree certificates and inclusion of Manusmriti in the LLB syllabus. Both have been rolled back after objections from the Academic Council and faculty.
