Today, On 1st September, The Supreme Court today rescheduled the hearing on the West Bengal Vice Chancellors’ appointment matter to September 22, earlier fixed for September 26, to formalise resolved issues and set a date for remaining points in dispute.
The Supreme Court of India on Jan 8 granted more time to West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose for finalizing vice-chancellor appointments in state universities, following a prolonged rift with the TMC government. Amid positive developments, the court emphasized transparency and fairness in the process, assigning former CJI U.U. Lalit to oversee the Search Committees and resolve the ongoing controversy over 35 state university appointments. Earlier in November, the Supreme Court chose not to interfere in the appointment of vice-chancellors. This was after learning that a committee led by former Justice U.U. Lalit had already submitted its recommendations to the West Bengal Chief Minister-Mamata Banerjee.
At Delhi University’s inaugural constitutional lecture series, Supreme Court Judge Justice P S Narasimha delivered a profound address highlighting the deep connection between citizens’ rights and duties. He described “Kartavyam” (duty) as a “Sadhana”, or spiritual discipline, essential for achieving societal harmony. Drawing a powerful analogy, he likened rights and duties to the sun and sunlight—inseparable and life-giving. His remarks emphasized the need for a balanced approach to constitutional values.
The Supreme Court of India on Jan 8 granted more time to West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose for finalizing vice-chancellor appointments in state universities, following a prolonged rift with the TMC government. Amid positive developments, the court emphasized transparency and fairness in the process, assigning former CJI U.U. Lalit to oversee the Search Committees and resolve the ongoing controversy over 35 state university appointments. Earlier in November, the Supreme Court chose not to interfere in the appointment of vice-chancellors. This was after learning that a committee led by former Justice U.U. Lalit had already submitted its recommendations to the West Bengal Chief Minister-Mamata Banerjee.
The Patna High Court directed the Bihar Education Department to avoid coercive action against state universities and officials until further notice amid ongoing disputes. The court ordered a suspension of salary freezes and account holds, emphasizing the need for amicably resolving issues to maintain academic stability and safeguard student interests. The next hearing is scheduled for May 17.
The Patna High Court has permitted the recruitment of assistant professors in Bihar’s state universities, ending a four-year hiatus. The court mandated specific guidelines for creating reservation rosters for each university. The decision ensures subject-wise and university-wise determination of reservation quotas, following a prolonged legal dispute. The Bihar State University Service Commission will promptly resume the appointment process.
