law: The Jawaharlal Nehru University Act, 1966
  6. Jurisdiction of the University.-
  (1) The jurisdiction of the University shall extend to all Colleges and recognised institutions.
  (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in clause (13) of section 5, the Jawaharlal Nehru University shall not grant recognition, either in whole or in part, to any institution which has already been recognised by the University of Delhi unless the Central Government, after consultation with the University of Delhi, authorises the Jawaharlal Nehru University to do so.
  (3) On and from the date of the recognition either in whole or in part of an institution by the Jawaharlal Nehru University under sub- section (2), the University of Delhi shall to the extent of such recognition cease to have jurisdiction over that institution.