Universities ko autonomy chahiye taaki wo syllabus, research priorities, hiring aur campus culture decisions independent tareeke se le sakein. Dusri taraf governments kehte hain ki public funding, national priorities, aur accountability ke naam par kuch control unka bhi justified hai. Yeh tug-of-war ka legal reflection dekhne ko milta hai.
Autonomy ke supporters bolte hain:
- Political interference academic freedom ko kill kar deta hai,
- Vice-chancellor appointments aur curriculum decisions ko academic bodies pe chhodna chahiye,
- Research tab hi world-class banega jab institutions free environment me risky ideas explore kar sakein.
Government control ke favour me arguments:
- Public money aur public policy goals ka alignment,
- Quality assurance and accreditation standards ki need,
- Malpractices – fake degrees, capitation fees, teacher exploitation – curb karne ke liye regulation.
Constitutional courts yahan fine balance dhoondne ki koshish karte hain. Wo kehte hain ki university bodies ko real say milna chahiye, lekin statutory framework jo accountability ensure kare, wo bhi necessary hai. Autonomy ka matlab lawlessness nahi, aur control ka matlab micro-management nahi.
Ideal system wo hoga jahan academic merit front seat pe ho, politics and pure bureaucracy rear seat pe.
