Question : OPENING OF LAW UNIVERSITIES



(a) whether the Government proposes to open new law universities in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;

(c) the number of such institutes functioning in the country, at present; and

(d) the time by which such new institutes are likely to be set up?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE (DR. M. VEERAPPA MOILY)

(a),(b),(c)&(d) Yes, Madam. It is proposed to establish a `National Law University in every State as a school of excellence. The modalities in this regard are being worked out. Presently, 15 such Universities functioning in the country