Category: law
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Impact of Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill on Indian Universities
Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025: A Milestone in India’s Higher Education Reform India’s higher education landscape is on the cusp of a historic transformation. On December 15, 2025, the Education Minister introduced the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha, aiming to unify and modernize the regulatory framework for universities and…
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UGC Directs Vice-Chancellors to Observe Vigilance Awareness Week 2025
Universities Must Stay Vigilant: UGC The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed all universities in India to observe Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 from October 27 to November 2, 2025. In its communication to Vice Chancellors, the UGC emphasized that this observance should not be limited to university campuses but should also encompass all affiliated colleges…
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Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 Kicks Off in India
The Central Vigilance Commission of India has launched Vigilance Awareness Week 2025. New Delhi, India, October 27, 2025 — Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 began today with the administration of the integrity pledge to the Commission officials at Satarkata Bhawan, New Delhi. Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 will be observed from October 27 to November 2, 2025,…
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Beware of Unrecognized Degrees: UGC Alert
The University Grants Commission has issued a warning about a Fake University. New Delhi, India, October 25, 2025 — The University Grants Commission (UGC) of India has released a Public Notice concerning an institution that is offering unrecognized degrees. According to the UGC announcement, the institution is offering various degree programs that violate the rules,…
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Election Schedule for Vice President of India 2025: What You Need to Know
New Delhi, India, August 01, 2025 — The Election Commission of India has made the following announcement: The Office of the Vice-President of India has fallen vacant in view of the Notification No. S.O. 3354(E), dated 22.07.2025, of the Ministry of Home Affairs. As per the provisions of sub-section (1) and sub-section (4) of Section…
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Election Commission Appoints Returning Officer for 2025 Vice President Election
New Delhi, India, July 25, 2025 — The Election Commission of India has appointed a Returning Officer and Assistant Returning Officers for the Election of the Vice President of India, 2025. Source: Election Commission of India
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UGC Advisory on Security Clearance Process for Universities
India’s University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a Public Notice instructing universities not to directly approach the Ministry of Home Affairs for security clearance. New Delhi, May 6, 2025 — According to the UGC, the Ministry of Home Affairs has advised that Higher Education Institutions submit their requests for security clearance through the Ministry of…
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Contempt of Court: Panjab University Must Release Documents to Students within 15 Days
Chandigarh, India, January 18, 2025 — The High Court of Punjab and Haryana, located in Chandigarh, issued a ruling on January 9, 2025, in which it disposed of twelve writ petitions through a consolidated order. The Court decided that all petitions presented a common legal issue under similar factual circumstances. The petitioners have asserted that…
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Modi Unveils Three New Criminal Laws for India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the successful implementation of three new criminal laws to the nation. New Delhi, December 03, 2024 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi proudly dedicated to the nation the successful rollout of three groundbreaking new criminal laws: the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, during…
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Chandigarh Hosts Premier Event for New Criminal Laws
Prime Minister Modi of India will dedicate the successful implementation of three new criminal laws to the nation in Chandigarh. The program’s theme is “A Secure Society for a Developed India—Transitioning from Punishment to Justice.” New Delhi, December 02, 2024 — The Prime Minister’s Office has announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will officially dedicate…
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Students Unjustly Denied Degrees: Panjab University Faces Legal Action
Chandigarh, November 7, 2024 — Hundreds of students are experiencing significant career disruptions as Panjab University has indefinitely withheld the issuance of their degrees and certificates. This unfortunate situation has arisen due to the University’s inability to collect the necessary examination fees from the affiliated colleges, which are required to remit these fees to the…
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