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NLUs Not Properly Implementing Reservations For SC/ST/OBCs In Student Admissions To UG, PG Courses: Parliamentary Standing Committee
Bhavya Singh
7 Feb 2024 8:35 AM GMT
"National Law Universities situated across the country are not properly implementing reservations for SC/ST/OBC's while admitting the Students in UG and PG courses especially with regard to All India Seats," the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice said in its 142nd Report published today.The report, presented to both Houses...
"National Law Universities situated across the country are not properly implementing reservations for SC/ST/OBC's while admitting the Students in UG and PG courses especially with regard to All India Seats," the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice said in its 142nd Report published today.
The report, presented to both Houses of Parliament, encapsulates key recommendations and observations aimed at enhancing the quality, inclusivity, and relevance of legal education across India.
The Committee highlighted discrepancies in adherence to reservation norms, especially concerning All India Seats, underscoring the need for rigorous enforcement to foster inclusivity.
“The Committee feels that reservation policies in student admissions and faculty recruitment must be rigorously followed to encourage participation from disadvantaged communities by all Universities, colleges and educational institutions, as per the policy of Government of India. The Committee recommends that the Bar Council of India should oversee the implementation of reservations in the Universities including the National Law Universities, colleges and other law institutions and consider withdrawing their licenses, if they fail to adhere to,” the Committee said.
Revision of LLB/ LLM courses
Importantly, the Committee has recommended that for every academic year, the undergraduate law student should mandatorily go for a two months apprenticeship for getting enrolled as an advocate.
"Thus the Advocates Act, 1961 may be revisited in this regard in consultation with Universities, senior members of the Bar and Bench. The Committee also recommends that the law students who undergo internships with the seniors should be paid with stipends to encourage them and also to take care of their logistic expenses during internship," the Committee added.
