Kannur University Case| Kerala High Court Stays Appointment Of Priya Varghese As Associate Professor Till 31st August
2 years, 4 months ago

Kannur University Case| Kerala High Court Stays Appointment Of Priya Varghese As Associate Professor Till 31st August

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The Kerala High Court on Monday stayed the appointment of Priya Varghese, wife of K.K. Ragesh, private secretary to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan as an Associate Professor at the Department of Malayalam in Kannur University till August 31st. Justice Devan Ramachandran has passed the interim order staying the appointment of Priya Varghese as an associate professor in a petition filed by. Justice Devan Ramachandran has passed the interim order staying the appointment of Priya Varghese as an associate professor in a petition filed by the second rank holder in the list. The petition filed by the second rank holder through Advocates George Poonthottam, P.Santharam, P.G.Gokulnath and Rekha Aravind sought a directive to the Kannur University and its selection committee to rework the rank list for the post of Associate Professor at the Department of Malayalam after removing Priya Varghese.

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Priya Varghese appointment: Kannur University will not appeal against HC verdict
2 years, 1 month ago

Priya Varghese appointment: Kannur University will not appeal against HC verdict

The Hindu  

Kannur University Vice Chancellor Gopinath Ravindran on November 18, 2022, said that the university was not planning to appeal against the High Court verdict in connection with the appointment of Priya Varghese to the post of Associate professor in the Malayalam department. Therefore, the court’s verdict will be implemented and the university will also re-examine the qualification of the three …

"Real Teaching Experience Needed" : Kerala HC Directs Kannur University To Re-Examine Credentials Of Priya Varghese, Wife Of CM's Private Secretary
2 years, 1 month ago

"Real Teaching Experience Needed" : Kerala HC Directs Kannur University To Re-Examine Credentials Of Priya Varghese, Wife Of CM's Private Secretary

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The Kerala High Court on Thursday allowed the plea challenging the selection of Priya Varghese, wife of K.K. The Senior Counsel appearing for the petitioner, Advocate George Poonthottam instructed by Advocate P. Santharam, challenged the inclusion of Priya Varghese on the ground that the respondent does not have sufficient 'experience of teaching' as mandated by the UGC Regulations and that …

Nepotism, Univ Appointments & Power Tussle: News18 Explains Deepening Kerala Guv vs Govt Row
2 years, 2 months ago

Nepotism, Univ Appointments & Power Tussle: News18 Explains Deepening Kerala Guv vs Govt Row

News 18  

The row between the Kerala government and governor Arif Mohammed Khan deepened on Wednesday, with state Higher Education Minister R Bindu declaring that the LDF government through an ordinance intends to replace the Governor with expert academicians as Chancellor of universities in the state. Upholding the verdict of Hon'ble SupremeCourt dt 21.10.22 in Civil Appeal Nos.7634-7635 of 2022Nos.21108-21109 of 2021) …

Kerala High Court Extends Stay On Appointment Of Priya Varghese As Associate Professor In Kannur University
2 years, 2 months ago

Kerala High Court Extends Stay On Appointment Of Priya Varghese As Associate Professor In Kannur University

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The Kerala High Court on Tuesday extended its stay on the appointment of Priya Varghese, wife of K.K. Ragesh - who is private secretary to the Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, as an Associate Professor at the Department of Malayalam, in Kannur University. Justice Devan Ramachandran extended the court's interim order, while adjourning the case challenging Varghese's appointment. The petition moved …

'Should abide by state cabinet's advice': Kerala CM hits out at governor after press conference
2 years, 3 months ago

'Should abide by state cabinet's advice': Kerala CM hits out at governor after press conference

India Today  

After the Kerala governor’s controversial press conference on Monday, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday hit out at Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and said, “The governor should abide by the advice of the state cabinet, which is what the Constitution demands.” "The governor's post refrains him from showing allegiance towards political organisations," Vijayan told the media. He also made …

Kerala HC extends interim stay on appointment in Kannur University
2 years, 4 months ago

Kerala HC extends interim stay on appointment in Kannur University

The Hindu  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday extended till September 30 its interim order restraining the Kannur University from making appointments from the provisional rank list prepared for Malayalam Associate Professor which includes the name of Priya Varghese, wife of K.K. Justice Devan Ramachandran passed the order when a writ petition filed by Joseph Skariah, Assistant Professor in the Department of …

Stay on posting: Kannur University Syndicate to approach High Court
2 years, 4 months ago

Stay on posting: Kannur University Syndicate to approach High Court

The Hindu  

The Kannur University Syndicate has decided to approach the Kerala High Court against the Governor’s decision to freeze the appointment of Priya Varghese, wife of Chief Minister’s private secretary K.K. Vice Chancellor Gopinath Ravindran has received legal advice that the Governor’s stay order is not legally valid. Governor and Chancellor of the university Arif Mohammed Khan froze the rank list …

Varsity gives nod for appointment of K.K. Ragesh’s wife
2 years, 6 months ago

Varsity gives nod for appointment of K.K. Ragesh’s wife

The Hindu  

The Syndicate of the Kannur University approved the appointment of Priya Varghese as the Associate Professor in the Malayalam department of the university. The Save University Campaign Committee opposed the decision, alleging that Ms. Varghese did not have the minimum eligibility for the post, which requires a research degree with eight years of experience at the assistant professor level. The …

Kerala High Court Upholds Reappointment Of Kannur University Vice Chancellor, Dismisses Appeal Against Single Judge Decision
2 years, 10 months ago

Kerala High Court Upholds Reappointment Of Kannur University Vice Chancellor, Dismisses Appeal Against Single Judge Decision

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The Kerala High Court on Wednesday has dismissed an appeal against a single judge order upholding the re-appointment of Dr Gopinath Ravindran as the Vice-Chancellor of Kannur University.The issue has been gaining momentum in Kerala since this is the first time in the history of the State that a Vice-Chancellor was reappointed. The Kerala High Court on Wednesday has dismissed …

Reconstitution Of Board Of Studies At Kannur University Prima Facie Not In Accordance With Law: Kerala High Court
3 years ago

Reconstitution Of Board Of Studies At Kannur University Prima Facie Not In Accordance With Law: Kerala High Court

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The Kerala High Court on Tuesday observed that it is prima facie of the view that the notification issued by the Registrar in-charge appointing a new board of studies at the Kannur University was not in consonance with the statutory provisions.A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice S. Manikumar and Justice Shaji P. Chaly also issued notice to the Registrar and …

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