Legal battle likely on the cards if Governor refuses to give assent to ordinance removing him as Chancellor of universities

Legal battle likely on the cards if Governor refuses to give assent to ordinance removing him as Chancellor of universities

A legal battle is likely in the offing if Governor Arif Mohammed Khan refuses to give assent to the ordinance removing him as Chancellor of State universities. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) is reportedly weighing various worst-case scenarios if Mr. Khan stonewalls the ordinance. The ruling front seemed mindful that Mr. Khan had earlier refused […]

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Kerala High Court offers interim relief to Vice-Chancellors

Kerala High Court offers interim relief to Vice-Chancellors

Court restrains Governor Arif Mohammed Khan from passing any order on show-cause notices issued to VCs of eight universities till it decides on their writ petitions challenging the notice Court restrains Governor Arif Mohammed Khan from passing any order on show-cause notices issued to VCs of eight universities till it decides on their writ petitions challenging the […]

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Kerala CPI(M) leadership meets for three days in unusual political circumstances

Kerala CPI(M) leadership meets for three days in unusual political circumstances

The closed-door meet is happening at a time when the State government is fiercely at odds with Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on a slew of issues The closed-door meet is happening at a time when the State government is fiercely at odds with Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on a slew of issues The […]

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Kerala Governor demands resignation of nine Vice-Chancellors, sets stage for a political, legal battle with State government

Kerala Governor demands resignation of nine Vice-Chancellors, sets stage for a political, legal battle with State government

LDF leaders hint at possible legislation to remove the Governor as Chancellor of universities LDF leaders hint at possible legislation to remove the Governor as Chancellor of universities In an unprecedented move, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan directed the Vice-Chancellors of nine universities in Kerala to tender their resignations by 11.30 a.m. on Monday. Mr. Khan, […]

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Khan’s remarks unbecoming of Governor: CPI(M)

Khan’s remarks unbecoming of Governor: CPI(M)

Lashing out at Governor Arif Mohammed Khan for branding Kannur University Vice Chancellor Gopinath Ravindran a criminal, the CPI(M) State Secretariat on Sunday said that the statements are unbecoming of the constitutional post that he is holding. The party’s salvo against him is the latest episode in a protracted struggle between the ruling party and […]

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