Probe irregularities in recruitment of professors: HC to Madras University
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Probe irregularities in recruitment of professors: HC to Madras University

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has directed the University of Madras to probe the alleged irregularities in appointing professors. Hearing a public interest litigation petition filed by Syed Rahamatullah, the first division bench of Acting Chief Justice D Krishnakumar and Justice PB Balaji directed the university to take action if the allegations are true. The bench directed the varsity to complete the inquiry and take action within six months. He said the varsity authorities did not constitute the scrutinising committee to look into the procedures followed for direct recruitment of professors even though the syndicate committee adopted resolutions in this regard on February 19, 2018.

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

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Live Law  

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Madras HC forms Panel to monitor hiring of law college teachers
4 months, 3 weeks ago

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New Indian Express  

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Karnataka High Court Stays Financial Impropriety Probe Against IIM-Bangalore Professor Who Levelled Allegations Of Caste Bias
8 months, 2 weeks ago

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Live Law  

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Madras High Court stays investigation in cheating-cum-SC/ST case against Periyar University Vice-Chancellor, Registrar
1 year, 2 months ago

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The Hindu  

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Panel to look into assistant professor recruitment scam
1 year, 6 months ago

Panel to look into assistant professor recruitment scam

Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 7 months ago

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Live Law  

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Inquiry on into ‘irregularities’ in Thiruvalluvar University
2 years, 9 months ago

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New Indian Express  

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PSI exam scam: Two named as accused move High Court challenging criminal case
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PSI exam scam: Two named as accused move High Court challenging criminal case

The Hindu  

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Calcutta HC orders CBI probe into alleged teacher recruitment scam in West Bengal
2 years, 11 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Jadavpur University Professor Accused of Raping Researcher, FIR Filed
3 years, 6 months ago

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News 18  

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4 years, 3 months ago

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News 18  

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5 years, 8 months ago

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Op India  

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7 years, 1 month ago

Academics want panel to probe charges

Deccan Chronicle  

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7 years, 6 months ago

MKU VC appointment case: Petition transfer to Madras HC main bench sparks row

Deccan Chronicle  

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Madras HC stays law varsity VC selection process
7 years, 7 months ago

Madras HC stays law varsity VC selection process

Deccan Chronicle  

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Madurai Kamaraj universityTeachers' Assn moves HC on vacancies
11 years, 7 months ago

Madurai Kamaraj universityTeachers' Assn moves HC on vacancies

India TV News  

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