Source: Cllra Newsletter
Serious reservations concerning the National Law University, Jodhpur's use of mostly contract teachers have been voiced by the Supreme Court. The Court stressed how unsatisfactory this arrangement is and how it violates University Grants Commission rules, which permit just 10% of employees to be contractual. The NLU recently changed its regulations to require a 50% contractual and 50% permanent personnel ratio; however, this change has not yet been put into effect. The NLU requires a permanent Registrar and a Vice Chancellor, the Court further stated. The Court emphasised the necessity for quality in such institutions, notwithstanding the university's argument that it is self-financed and does not receive government funding. It asked the university to resolve the matter without intervention from the courts. As a result, the Court granted an adjournment, and the matter will be considered again on October 31, 2023. The case involves a Special Leave Petition filed by NLU-J against a Rajasthan High Court judgment that struck down some service regulations and expressed concerns about the excessive use of contractual staff.
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