In Brief
This case concerns the validity of engineering degrees issued by JRN Rajasthan Vidyapith through distance education. The Supreme Court found that the University had no approval from competent authorities to grant engineering degrees and lacked demonstrable expertise, infrastructure, and monitoring methodology for offering 295 distance-education courses. Viewing this as potential fraud affecting many individuals, the Court restrained the University from awarding further degrees and gave it, along with the UGC and MHRD, an opportunity to file affidavits. The matter was adjourned, with the Court considering whether to direct a CBI investigation."
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