NLU Delhi only a state university, argues Delhi Govt in defence of 50% reservation for locals; Delhi HC reserves order

NLU Delhi has introduced 50% horizontal reservation at the University for candidates who have cleared their qualifying examinations from an institute in Delhi.
NLU Delhi
NLU Delhi

National Law University, Delhi is only a state university and not a "national" institute of excellence, argued the Delhi government today as it sought to counter the contention that the proposed 50% reservation at the varsity for local candidates would undermine its national character (Balvinder Sangwan & Ors vs GNCT of Delhi & Ors).

"There are only eight recognized national institutes of excellence and NLUD is not one of them", the Delhi government remarked.

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