In force · As amended up to 2026-08
5. Territorial exercise of powers. — (1) Save as otherwise provided in this Act, the powers of the University conferred by or under this Act[6] [(other than those conferred by sub-clause (d) of clause 2 of section 4)] shall not extend[7] [beyond the limits of the[8] [Union territory of Delhi]], and notwithstanding anything in any other law for the time being in force, no educational institution beyond 9[those limits] shall be associated with or admitted to any privileges of the University.
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11[(1A) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), the Central Government may, if it is of opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do in the public interest, direct, by order in writing, the University to admit to its privileges any institution situated outside India and the University shall be bound to comply with such direction.]
(2) Notwithstanding anything in any other law for the time being in force[12] [but subject to the provisions contained in the Jawaharlal Nehru University Act, 1966 (53 of 1966)], no educational
1. Ins. by Act 48 of 1972, s. 2 (w.e.f. 22-6-1972).
2. Ins. by Act 24 of 1943, s. 3.
3. Subs. by Act 5 of 1952, s. 4, for clause (12) .
4. Ins. by Act 61 of 1961, s. 2 (w.e.f. 1-2-1962).
5. Clause (12A) renumbered as clause (12C) by s. 2, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-2-1962).
6. Ins. by s. 3, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-2-1962).
7. Subs. by Act 5 of 1952, s. 5, for "beyond a radius of ten miles from the Convocation Hall of the University".
8. Subs. by the Adaptation of Laws (No. 3) Order, 1956, for "State of Delhi".
9. Subs. by Act 5 of 1952, s. 5, for "that limit".
Source: India Code