Section 47 of The Rashtriya Raksha University Act, 2020.
Protection of action taken in good faith.
No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against any officer or other employee of the University for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of any of the provisions of this Act, the Statutes or the Ordinances made thereunder.
Summary
- Officers and employees of the university are protected from being sued in civil court or facing other legal proceedings for doing their jobs.
- This protection applies as long as their actions were taken in good faith.
- To be protected, the action must have been done or intended to be done while following the Act, Statutes, or Ordinances of the university.
- This means honest mistakes made while trying to apply the rules will not result in personal legal liability.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can a student sue a professor for failing them?
Not if the professor acted in good faith and followed the university's academic Ordinances.
2. Does this mean employees can break the law without consequences?
No, the protection only covers actions done or intended to be done in good faith under the Act. Malicious actions are not protected.
3. Who exactly is covered by this protection?
Any officer or other employee of the university.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 47 of The Rashtriya Raksha University Act, 2020., what is the primary condition for an employee to be protected from legal proceedings?
Q2.Under Section 47 of The Rashtriya Raksha University Act, 2020., who is explicitly shielded from suits or legal proceedings under this provision?
Q3.Under Section 47 of The Rashtriya Raksha University Act, 2020., which set of rules must the employee be attempting to follow to receive this legal protection?
Q4.Under Section 47 of The Rashtriya Raksha University Act, 2020., which of the following actions would most likely fall OUTSIDE the protection of this section?