New Delhi: Delhi HC has asked the Center to take action against the rapidly growing number of fake higher education institutions, noting that they harm the prospects of genuine students. Chief Justice DK Upadhyay and Justice Tejas Karia recently said, “Such a request has been made by the Court for the reason that students attracted towards such institutions, if they pursue their course, will ultimately face wastage of time, energy and resources as they will acquire degrees and qualifications which will not make them employable.” Affidavit sought from Central Government in a PIL ugcAnd AICTE To indicate the steps taken by them to prevent the increasing number of such institutions. It also demanded criminal prosecution against all institutions identified as “fake universities” as well as a CBI investigation into those involved in their creation. The court also urged the ASG to draw the attention of the authorities and “press them to take necessary action”. news network