Supreme Court Orders Verification of MDU Assistant Professor's PhD Degree, Retains Appointment
The Supreme Court has ordered Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) to verify the authenticity of an assistant professor's PhD degree amid allegations it may be fake, while refusing to set aside his appointment. The court noted that a PhD is not mandatory for the post, as the professor qualified the UGC-NET exam. The inquiry will involve original documents and allow the professor to defend himself. If the degree is found forged, MDU may notify police for prosecution.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 49/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
deccanherald broke this story on 11 Sept, 09:01 am. Other outlets followed.