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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
D.K.SINGH
Kanthanathan R. S/o Ramanathan – Appellant
Versus
State of Kerala – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. incident of ragging and administrative failures. (Para 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. inquiry into the administrative lapses. (Para 5 , 6 , 7) |
| 3. responsibilities of officials in administrative matters. (Para 8 , 9) |
| 4. roles and prerogatives of the chancellor. (Para 16 , 17) |
| 5. supreme court guidelines on ragging. (Para 19 , 22 , 23) |
| 6. court's directives for accountability and future actions. (Para 24 , 25 , 26) |
JUDGMENT :
1. Heard Mr P C Sasidharan and Ms Sneha M S learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioners; Mr P Sreekumar learned Senior Counsel assisted by Mr S Prasanth, learned Standing Counsel for the Chancellor of Universities; Mr Manu Govind learned Standing Counsel for Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University; Ms Nisha George learned Counsel of the 6th respondent and Mr Premchand R Nair learned Senior Government Pleader.
2. The petitioner in W.P.(C) No.35376/2024, Dr M.K. Narayanan, was functioning as Dean of the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences of the Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU). The petitioner in W.P.(C) No.33291/2024 is the Assistant Warden of the Men’s Hostel of KVASU. Being the Dean of the Colleges, the petitioner, Dr
The court established that educational authorities must enforce anti-ragging regulations proactively to prevent student harm, holding administrators accountable for lapses in ensuring campus safety.
Section 13 of University Act, 2000 clearly states that Registrar shall be a full time officer of University and shall be appointed by State Government.
Disciplinary proceedings must adhere to principles of natural justice, requiring specific allegations to be communicated to the accused for a fair hearing.
The Chancellor's suspension of the Vice-Chancellor was invalid due to failure to consult the State Government, violating procedural safeguards and natural justice principles.
Appointment as Vice-Chancellor of University – While preparing panel, Search Committee must give proper weightage to academic excellence; exposure to higher education system in country and abroad, an....
The court can appoint an observer to oversee and approve actions taken by the management of the university in the midst of disputes and allegations.
The removal of a Vice Chancellor without adherence to statutory provisions and principles of natural justice is invalid.
The Vice-Chancellor of a university has the authority to suspend and take disciplinary action against officers, including the Registrar, as per the Bihar State University Act, 1976.
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