Jammu & Kashmir to Set up National Law University

A National Law University (NLU) will be established in Jammu & Kashmir, announced by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, with ₹50 crore allocated in the budget. This fulfills a long-pending demand and makes it the 28th NLU in India.

The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) welcomed the move, with President Ummar Jamal calling it historic. JKSA had advocated for this, highlighting the financial burden on students forced to study outside.

The NLU will enhance legal education, providing modern infrastructure, practical exposure, and top faculty. It will strengthen J&K’s legal system, making it a hub for legal research and scholarship.