A proposal to teach ‘Manusmriti’ in law courses has been scrapped by Delhi University due to criticism
New Delhi 12th July 2024
Following strong opposition, Delhi University’s Faculty of Law has firmly rejected a proposal to incorporate ‘Manusmriti’, an ancient Hindu legal treatise, into undergraduate courses.
Despite earlier rumors, Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh has confirmed that Manusmriti will not be included in the LLB curriculum.
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The proposal to incorporate Manusmriti into the LLB syllabus was scheduled to be discussed during an Academic Council meeting on Friday. Anju Wali Tikoo, dean of the Faculty of Law, defended the idea, claiming that it was designed to explore Indian scholarly perspectives rather than hinder women’s empowerment or underprivileged populations.
The Congress party strongly opposed the idea, deeming it unconstitutional and accused the BJP of wanting to replace the Constitution with ancient writings. Jairam Ramesh, a veteran Congressman, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the RSS of subverting the Constitution.
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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan responded by clarifying that the Manusmriti plan had not been approved by the formal Academic Council. He accused the Congress of spreading falsehoods and inciting student protests.
The government is dedicated to upholding the Constitution and promoting a progressive academic environment.
