GLIMPSE OF A VERDICT* *W.P. NOS. 2084/2014, 25698/2017, 16871/2020* The Full Bench *(Hon’ble Justices V. Bharathidasan, M. Dhandapani, P.T. Asha)* on the matter of *“Dual Degrees”* held the following:

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GLIMPSE OF A VERDICT*

*W.P. NOS. 2084/2014, 25698/2017, 16871/2020*

The Full Bench *(Hon’ble Justices V. Bharathidasan, M. Dhandapani, P.T. Asha)* on the matter of *“Dual Degrees”* held the following:

i) Pursuing dual degree courses, one through regular mode and the other through distance education during the same academic year has not been recognized or approved by the UGC. Further, a simultaneous degree obtained in the same academic year has not been regarded as equivalent degree in any of the service rules. Therefore, till such time as dual degree courses are recognized by the UGC, such degrees cannot be construed as ‘degrees recognized as per the provisions of Section 22 of the UGC Act’. In other words, unless statutory rules provide for it, a presumption of equivalence cannot be construed. (Para 16, 21, 28)
ii) Prescribing a particular educational qualification to a particular post is a policy matter within the domain and prerogative of the employer. It is for the State to decide whether a particular qualification could be regarded as equivalent and the Court cannot act as the policy maker. (Para 27)
iii) Unless and until the UGC recognizes such Dual degree courses, there is no obligation on the part of the university or the employers/recruiting agencies to recognize such degree courses in the absence of any such rules in this regard. (Para 30). ——-Young lawyer

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