Bare Act
The National Law University, Jodhpur Act, 1999
This legislation establishes and governs the National Law University in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, as an autonomous body corporate dedicated to legal education, research, judicial training, and public legal awareness. It outlines the university's administrative structure, detailing the composition and powers of governing bodies like the General Council, Executive Council, and Academic Council, as well as leadership roles such as the Visitor, Chancellor, and Vice-Chancellor. The Act applies to university officials, faculty members, administrative staff, and enrolled students. It matters because it creates a premier legal institution aimed at advancing professional legal education, strengthening judicial administration, and promoting legal literacy and research.
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Establishment and incorporation of National Law University
- 4. The Objects of the University
- 5. Powers and functions of the University
- 6. Teaching of the University
- 7. Visitor of the University
- 8. Chancellor of the University
- 9. The Powers of the Visitor and the Chancellor
- 10. Authorities of the University
- 11. The General Council
- 12. The Executive Council
- 12A. Co-option
- 13. The Academic Council
- 14. Officers of the University
- 15. Statutes
- 16. Ordinances of the University
- 17. Regulations
- 18. Power of authorities to make regulations
- 19. Appointment of a University Review Commission
- 20. Action not to be invalidated merely on the ground of defect in the constitution, vacancy etc
- 21. Removal of difficulties at the commencement
- 22. Transitory provisions
- 23. Authorities and officers of the University
- 24. Indemnity
- 25. Annual report
- 26. Execution of contract
- 27. Eligibility for admission of students
- 28. Residence of students
- 29. Registrar
- 30. Withdrawal of Degree or Diploma
- 31. Discipline
- 32. Sponsored Schemes
- Schedule. STATUTES
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