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    “No Obstacle to 8 Universities”: Supreme Court Allows VC Appointments, Rest to Be Reviewed in Chambers
    “No Obstacle to 8 Universities”: Supreme Court Allows VC Appointments, Rest to Be Reviewed in Chambers
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    “No Obstacle to 8 Universities”: Supreme Court Allows VC Appointments, Rest to Be Reviewed in Chambers

    SC allows VC appointments in agreed universities, keeps contested cases for chamber review. Bench stresses no open discussion on individual candidates.

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    Supreme Court to Examine Legality of Securities Transaction Tax (STT) Amid Claims of Double Taxation
    Supreme Court to Examine Legality of Securities Transaction Tax (STT) Amid Claims of Double Taxation
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    “How Can Reservation Exceed 50%?”: Supreme Court Questions Limits in Special Component Plan for SC Students

    Today, On 22nd September, The Supreme Court questioned the implementation of the Special Component Plan for Scheduled Caste students, asking, “How can reservation exceed 50%?” The Court also raised concerns about overall quotas and the impact on educational institutions.

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    Supreme Court Directs UGC to Finalise Anti-Caste Discrimination Rules in Universities within 2 Months
    Supreme Court Directs UGC to Finalise Anti-Caste Discrimination Rules in Universities within 2 Months
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    Supreme Court Directs UGC to Finalise Anti-Caste Discrimination Rules in Universities within 2 Months

    The Supreme Court has asked the UGC to frame regulations to prevent caste-based discrimination in colleges and universities. The UGC must finalise the rules within eight weeks to ensure student safety and equal opportunities. New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India on Monday directed the University Grants Commission (UGC) to take steps to prevent caste-based […]

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    Kerala VC Appointments Row | CM Cannot Have Any Role As Per UGC Regulations: Governor Moves Supreme Court Against Pinarayi Vijayan
    Kerala VC Appointments Row | CM Cannot Have Any Role As Per UGC Regulations: Governor Moves Supreme Court Against Pinarayi Vijayan
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    Kerala VC Appointments Row | CM Cannot Have Any Role As Per UGC Regulations: Governor Moves Supreme Court Against Pinarayi Vijayan

    Kerala VC Appointments Row intensifies as Governor approaches the Supreme Court, arguing that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan cannot play any role in the selection of Vice Chancellors, citing UGC Regulations that completely bar executive interference in appointments.

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    Kerala Universities VC Appointments | Supreme Court Appoints Retired Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia to Lead Search Committee
    Kerala Universities VC Appointments | Supreme Court Appoints Retired Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia to Lead Search Committee
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    Kerala Universities VC Appointments | Supreme Court Appoints Retired Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia to Lead Search Committee

    TodAY, On 18th August, In the Kerala universities vice-chancellor appointments case, the Supreme Court appointed retired Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia as chairperson of the search committee, empowering him to form joint or separate panels to shortlist candidates for both universities at the earliest.

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    "This is an issue that requires clarification": West Bengal Governor to Move Supreme Court Over University Control
    "This is an issue that requires clarification": West Bengal Governor to Move Supreme Court Over University Control
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    “This is an issue that requires clarification”: West Bengal Governor to Move Supreme Court Over University Control

    Governor CV Ananda Bose has announced he will seek the Supreme Court’s clarification on whether the chancellor or the state government holds ultimate authority over West Bengal’s state universities. The move follows a tense standoff and VC absences at Raj Bhavan.

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    Supreme Court Declines to Intervene in KEAM Admission Process for Kerala Seats: "It Would Create Uncertainty"
    Supreme Court Declines to Intervene in KEAM Admission Process for Kerala Seats: "It Would Create Uncertainty"
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    Supreme Court Declines to Intervene in KEAM Admission Process for Kerala Seats: “It Would Create Uncertainty”

    Today, On 16th July, The Supreme Court refused to interfere in this year’s KEAM admission process for Kerala engineering, architecture, and medical seats, stating, “It would create uncertainty.” A notice was issued, returnable in four weeks, with counter to be filed.

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    0.5% Transgender Quota: "A Seat Must Be Reserved": Karnataka HC to NLSIU, Next Hearing on Monday
    0.5% Transgender Quota: "A Seat Must Be Reserved": Karnataka HC to NLSIU, Next Hearing on Monday
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    0.5% Transgender Quota: “A Seat Must Be Reserved”: Karnataka HC to NLSIU, Next Hearing on Monday

    The Karnataka High Court told NLSIU that “a seat must be reserved” while hearing its appeal against the 0.5% transgender quota order. The Court asked for prompt action, with the next hearing scheduled on Monday.

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    0.5% Transgender Quota: "A Seat Must Be Reserved": Karnataka HC to NLSIU, Next Hearing on Monday
    0.5% Transgender Quota: "A Seat Must Be Reserved": Karnataka HC to NLSIU, Next Hearing on Monday
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    NLSIU on 0.5% Transgender Quota: “Today It’s Transgender, Tomorrow Another Category”| Acting CJ Recuses, Case Shifted to New Bench

    Today, On 26th June, NLSIU has challenged the Karnataka HC order granting 0.5% reservation for transgender persons, questioning the legal basis. “Today it’s transgender, tomorrow another category, how is this gonna work?” argued its counsel. Acting CJ recused; case reassigned.

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    Vice-Chancellors Appointments: TN Govt Moves Supreme Court Against Madras HC Stay
    Vice-Chancellors Appointments: TN Govt Moves Supreme Court Against Madras HC Stay
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    Vice-Chancellors Appointments: TN Govt Moves Supreme Court Against Madras HC Stay

    The Tamil Nadu government has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Madras High Court’s May 21 order that stayed nine state laws from 2020 related to appointing Vice-Chancellors in universities, calling it unconstitutional interference.

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