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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
Anil K. Narendran, P. V. BALAKRISHNAN, JJ
Chancellor, Kerala University of Digital Sciences Innovation and Technology – Appellant
Versus
State of Kerala – Respondent
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| Table of Content |
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| 1. court's ruling on temporary vice-chancellor appointments. (Para 22 , 23 , 24) |
| 2. final observations on the necessity of regular appointments. (Para 25 , 26 , 27) |
| 3. conclusion and order of the court. (Para 28 , 29 , 30) |
JUDGMENT :
1. These writ appeals filed under Section 5(i) of the Kerala High Court Act, 1958, arise out of the judgment dated 19.05.2025 of the learned Single Judge in W.P.(C)No.42527 of 2024 and that dated 19.05.2025 in W.P.(C)No.42637 of 2024. The appellant in W.A.No.1160 of 2025 is the 1st respondent in W.P.(C)No.42527 of 2024 and the appellant in W.A.No.1181 of 2025 is the 3rd respondent in that writ petition. The appellant
The appointment of Vice-Chancellors must comply with statutory provisions and UGC regulations, ensuring lawful and independent decision-making by the Chancellor.
First choice in Section 13(7) of “Act” is Vice Chancellor of any other University in Kerala; and admittedly, all such persons are fully qualified in terms of both experience and educational qualifica....
The appointment of a temporary Vice-Chancellor must comply with statutory procedures and UGC qualifications, requiring government recommendations as per the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University A....
The UGC Regulations, 2018 prevail over the conflicting provisions of the concerned State Universities Act relating to the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor.
It is trite and settled law that a writ of quo warranto can be issued in the case of appointment of like nature which is contrary to the statute.
Appointment as Vice-Chancellor of University – Post of Vice-Chancellor of University is a very important post and most meritorious person should be appointed as Vice-Chancellor of University from and....
Doctrine of “pith and substance” means that if an enactment substantially falls within powers expressly conferred by Constitution upon legislature which enacted it, it cannot be held to be invalid, m....
There is no legal right for an appointee to continue for a fixed period.
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