The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on the dispute over appointment of vice-chancellors in West Bengal’s state-aided universities to January. The adjournment came after the Attorney General informed the court that positive developments have taken place.
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.
NEW DELHI: On Friday (8th Feb): The Supreme Court of India has raised concerns over a “deadlock” caused by Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi not taking a decision on bills passed by the legislative assembly. The court questioned how the state government could function if the Governor neither approved nor communicated his reasons for withholding assent.
The Delhi High Court ruled that the appointment of Prof Eqbal Hussain as officiating Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia was legally untenable. The court directed immediate appointment of an eligible person as officiating VC and initiation of the process for selecting a permanent VC within specified timeframes. This decision emphasizes adherence to statutory guidelines in administrative appointments.