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Professor Shakeel Ahmad Appointed as New Dean of Faculty of Law at Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh

A.M.U TIMES

MOHD SHOEB RASHID (STUDENT COMMISSIONER-STUDENTS-COMMISSION-COUNCIL-AMURWB)

4/28/20251 min read

Professor Shakeel Ahmad has been appointed as the new Dean of the Faculty of Law. This appointment marks a key leadership change, with Professor Ahmad set to play a vital role in shaping the future of the Faculty of Law and ensuring the academic excellence AMU is known for.

The Aligarh Muslim University Act, 1920 falls under Section 2 of the Act, which defines the university as a "body corporate" with the power to hold property, enter into contracts, and perform other legal functions. This Act established the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) as a central university.

Regarding statutes, the AMU Act, 1920 grants the university the authority to make statutes under Section 30. This section empowers the university to create statutes for matters such as governance, appointments, and academic matters. These statutes are essential for the functioning of the university.

  • "Prof. Shakeel Ahmad has over 25 years of experience in administration and teaching."