Supreme Court of India

P.M. Bhargava and Ors. v. University Grants Commission and Ors.

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Reported as [2004] SUPP. 2 S.C.R. 186
Bench S. Rajendra Babu and G.P. Mathur JJ.
Decided 5 May 2004

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Education : 'Jyotir Vigyan '-Astrology course-Introduction of-In universities- Validity of-Held: 'Jyotir Vigyan' is a study of science at least to some extent- 'Jyotir Vigyan 'was introduced on the basis of the recommendation of an Expert Body constituted by the UGC-As there was no violation of any statutory provision, introduction of 'Jyotir Vigyan' as a course of study and award of degree in universities did not call for any interference- Prescription of 'Jyotir Vigyan' as a course of study neither saffronised the education nor militated against the concept of secularism--Constitution of

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