The Faculty of Law at Delhi University has proposed to introduce the Manusmriti to its Bachelor of Laws syllabus, The Indian Express reported on Thursday.
Manusmriti is a Hindu scripture authored by a medieval ascetic named Manu. The text has been widely criticised for its gender and caste-based codes, among other topics.
The revised syllabus with two lessons on the Manusmriti will be tabled before the Delhi University Academic Council for Academic Matters on Friday. If approved, they will likely be included in the law faculty’s upcoming academic session that starts in August.
The readings to be included are the literary works Manusmriti With the Manubhasya of Medhatithi by GN Jha and Commentary of Manu Smriti – Smritichandrika by T Kristnasawmi Iyer, according to PTI.
Professor Anju Vali Tikoo, the dean of the Faculty of Law at Delhi University, told The Indian Express that the Manusmriti was being added to the syllabus in line with the 2020 National Education Policy to…