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Haryana Amends Private Universities Act After Terror Link

Haryana Amends Private Universities Act After Terror Link
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The Haryana government has changed the rules for private universities after a terror attack linked to Al Falah University.

The university is accused of being involved in a terror attack near Delhi's Red Fort and misusing money.

The new rules will help the government keep a closer eye on private universities to make sure they follow the rules and don't do anything illegal.

The government can now fine universities, take control of them, and even shut them down if they break the rules.

The university's chancellor, Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, has been arrested for fraud and money laundering.

The investigation found that the university lied about its accreditation and used fake patients to trick inspectors.

The government is also looking into how the university got money from the government and other sources.

Key facts

Date of Amendment
22nd December 2025
University Involved
Al Falah University
Terror Attack Date
10th November 2025
Terror Attack Location
Near Red Fort, Delhi
Terror Group Linked
Jaish-e-Mohammad and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH)
Fines for Violations
Rs 10 lakh to Rs 1 crore
Assets Attached
Land and bank deposits
Funds Misused
Rs 415 crore

Quotes

Mahipal Dhanda

Haryana Education Minister

“It has been noticed that certain private universities started new courses, enhanced intake capacity and even changed the nomenclature of courses without obtaining prior approval of the state government by misusing sub-section (3) of Section 34A. Therefore, the provision needed modification.”
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“This necessitated amendments to these sections and the insertion of the new Section 44B to clearly lay down the process for phased dissolution and administrative takeover.”
opindia.com

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