The Supreme Court of India set aside the Madras High Court’s late-evening interim order staying Tamil Nadu laws on Vice-Chancellor appointments, citing denial of adequate hearing to the State.
The apex court remitted the matter back to the High Court for fresh consideration and asked it to decide the case expeditiously within six weeks.
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 […]
The Bar Council of India has issued a warning against unapproved online and hybrid LL.M. programmes, labeling them as misleading and harmful to legal education standards. Institutions must seek BCI approval for such courses, as unauthorized programmes threaten educational quality and integrity. Legal actions will be pursued against violators to protect students.
The Madras High Court upheld its interim stay on Tamil Nadu legislation altering the Governor’s authority to appoint Vice-Chancellors, asserting potential unconstitutionality. It refuted claims of interfering with a Supreme Court decision, emphasizing judicial duty and the necessity of addressing unconstitutional laws without delay, reinforcing commitments to justice and constitutional integrity.
The Madras High Court has temporarily stayed amendments made by the Tamil Nadu government that attempted to diminish the Governor’s role in appointing Vice-Chancellors of state universities. The amendments were contested in a Public Interest Litigation, which argued they were unconstitutional and conflicted with University Grants Commission regulations.
A PIL in the Madras High Court challenges 12 Tamil Nadu laws that transfer Vice-Chancellor appointment powers from the Governor to the State. The petitioner claims these laws violate UGC norms and constitutional regulations. The court will review the petition on May 21, 2025, considering the validity and potential interim orders.