St. Stephen's College Challenges Single Girl Child Quota in Court

St. Stephen's College has presented a case to the Delhi High Court against Delhi University's single girl child quota policy. The college argues that this policy violates constitutionally guaranteed rights, specifically Articles 14, 15(3), 15(5), and 30. The court has requested further arguments and documentation to support the college's claims.

St. Stephen's College argued in the Delhi High Court on Wednesday that the Delhi University's policy to admit students under the 'single girl child quota' violates the right to equality before the law.

The college's counsel contended that the quota policy is ultra vires Articles 14, 15(3), 15(5), and 30 of the Constitution. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma asked whether the college had ever raised this objection before.

Senior advocate Romy Chacko, representing the college, mentioned that the university's recent actions forced them to challenge the policy, which they contend lacks statutory backing. The court listed the matter for further arguments on Thursday.

(With inputs from agencies.)