Section 23 of The Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, Act, 2008
Grant of medical degrees, diplomas, etc., by Institute.
Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, the Institute shall have the power to grant medical, dental, nursing degrees, diplomas and other academic distinctions and titles under this Act.
Summary
- The Institute has the legal authority to grant its own degrees, diplomas, and other academic titles.
- The types of qualifications it can grant include medical, dental, and nursing degrees.
- This power is absolute and applies even if there are other laws currently in place that might normally restrict or contradict it.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can the Institute give out actual degrees?
Yes, it has the power to grant degrees, diplomas, and other academic distinctions.
2. What specific fields can the Institute grant degrees in?
It can grant medical, dental, and nursing degrees.
3. What if another existing law says only a specific state university can grant medical degrees?
The Institute's power applies notwithstanding anything contained in any other law currently in force.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 23 of The Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, Act, 2008, what types of degrees is the Institute explicitly authorized to grant?
Q2.Under Section 23 of The Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, Act, 2008, how does the Institute's power to grant degrees interact with other existing laws?
Q3.Under Section 23 of The Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, Act, 2008, aside from degrees and diplomas, what else can the Institute grant?
Q4.Under Section 23 of The Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, Act, 2008, does the Institute need to partner with another university to issue a dental diploma?