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.
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.
Today(on 29th May),The Delhi High Court issues notices to Jamia Millia Islamia and others following a plea by Professor Eqbal Hussain against the quashing of his appointment as officiating Vice-Chancellor. Despite acknowledging the plea, the court declines interim directions regarding decisions by the new Vice-Chancellor.
