New Delhi, June 13 -- Delhi University Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh has reiterated that Manusmriti will not be taught in any course at the university, following criticism over its mention in a Sanskrit department paper.

"Earlier also, the administration has said that Manusmriti will not be taught in any course. Last year too the administration made it clear that it will not be taught in any form. However, the Sanskrit department suggested a reading containing Manusmriti under 'Dharamshastra Studies'. The reading stands deleted.

If the department wants to teach Manusmriti, then they have to make it differently and they will do it accordingly," Singh said.

The university also issued a statement on X saying, "University of Delhi will not te...