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.
The Supreme Court Today (Jan 20) rejected a grandmother’s plea for custody of her grandson, allowing the child to stay with his mother, Nikita Singhania. This follows the tragic suicide of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash, who left behind a note and video accusing his estranged wife and her family of harassment. The case sparked widespread outrage and legal action, with arrests made and later bail granted.
The Supreme Court Today (Jan 20) directed the wife of a Bengaluru engineer Atul Subhash, who tragically died by suicide last year, to present their young son via video conferencing. In a habeas corpus plea filed by the child’s grandmother, the court demanded to “see the child” while hearing custody claims. The case involves allegations from the deceased blaming his wife and in-laws for emotional distress leading to his death.
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.
Shashi Tharoor urged for a government-appointed commission to investigate the protests at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, where students are demanding the resignation of the Vice-Chancellor over sexist remarks and an intrusive inspection. He emphasized the need for an impartial inquiry to ensure students’ rights and a respectful academic atmosphere.
In an open letter addressed to Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, students from the National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata, have demanded the immediate suspension of their Vice Chancellor based on allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct. Justice Chandrachud also happens to be the University Chancellor.
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The Supreme Court Today (May 16th) stayed criminal proceedings before a trial court in Uttar Pradesh over five FIRs lodged against the vice-chancellor of the Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS) and others for alleged illegal conversion of Hindus to Christianity.
The Supreme Court granted interim bail Today to Rajendra Bihari Lal, Vice Chancellor of SHUATS, in a case involving alleged illegal religious conversion. The Court issued notice to the UP government, challenging the Allahabad High Court’s decision. The bail bond was limited to Rs 25,000. The police had accused Lal and others of leading a mass religious conversion with foreign funding.