Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Delhi University Drops Manusmriti from Sanskrit Courses
Delhi University will not include the ancient text Manusmriti in any of its courses.
The university removed it from a Sanskrit course, 'Dharmashastra Studies', following backlash from students and faculty.
The Vice-Chancellor reaffirmed the university's decision.
The university also rejected a proposal to include Manusmriti and Baburnama in the history syllabus.
If the department wishes to include the text, it must propose a new course subject to approval.
Delhi University confirmed Manusmriti would not be taught in any course.
The Sanskrit department's 'Dharmashastra Studies' course, which included Manusmriti, has been removed.
The decision follows protests from students and faculty.
Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh reiterated the university's stance.
The university previously rejected including Manusmriti in the history syllabus.
- Who
- Delhi University Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh
- What
- Manusmriti will not be taught in any course at Delhi University.
- When
- The decision was recently reasserted.
- Where
- Delhi University
- Why
- The decision follows protests regarding the inclusion of Manusmriti in the Sanskrit syllabus.
Critics of the Decision
Advocates of Removing Manusmriti
Debate on censorship vs academic freedom
Critics of the Decision
Advocates may see this as censorship.
Advocates of Removing Manusmriti
Advocates may highlight inclusion's significance
- University
- Delhi University
- VC
- Yogesh Singh
- Text
- Manusmriti
- Course
- 'Dharmashastra Studies'
- Decision
- Manusmriti not to be taught
Sources
'Manusmriti Will Not Be Taught', Says DU After Inclusion In Sanskrit Course Syllabus
Delhi University Drops Manusmriti From Sanskrit Dharmashastra Syllabus
DU VC reiterates: ‘Manusmriti will not be taught in any course’; Sanskrit dept reading dropped
Delhi University Says Manusmriti Won't Be Taught In Any Course