Controversy Grows Over Historic AMU Vice-Chancellor Appointment
Justice K Vinod Chandran of the Supreme Court recused himself from a case challenging Professor Naima Khatoon's historic appointment as the first female Vice-Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University. Controversy surrounds the voting process, including crucial votes cast by the outgoing Vice-Chancellor.
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In a significant legal development, Supreme Court Justice K Vinod Chandran stepped back from proceedings in a case scrutinizing the appointment of Professor Naima Khatoon as Aligarh Muslim University's Vice-Chancellor.
The challenge, spearheaded by Muzaffar Uruj Rabbani, questions the ethics of the selection process after an Allahabad High Court ruling supported Khatoon's historic position as the institution's first female Vice-Chancellor. Justice Chandran, citing a past similar role, recused himself to maintain impartiality.
This appointment has sparked debate over procedural fairness, with discussions on crucial votes pivotal to Khatoon's success. As the judicial scrutiny continues, implications for future academic appointments remain pivotal.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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