# RGNUL faculty give V-C 48-hour notice, allege bias and opaque rule 2026-08-10T14:48:30+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Faculty at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Patiala have given Vice-Chancellor Prof (Dr) Jai S Singh a 48-hour notice, demanding the Chancellor's intervention over his functioning. In an August 10 email, they alleged his recent promotion decision bypassed transparency norms and said new administrative mandates were introduced without consultation or adherence to established procedures. They warned of withdrawing from routine work and a possible pen-down strike if the issues remain unresolved. A meeting with the V-C, held with the Deans of Academic Affairs and Research, ended inconclusively. Bar & Bench reports faculty alleged a decline in teaching quality, opaque promotions, and a push to keep the curriculum at a senior-secondary level. They also alleged Singh made inappropriate remarks to women colleagues, including telling one to 'keep her husband happy'. Singh has faced scrutiny before, including a 2024 hostel entry controversy; he denies any wrongdoing. ## Coverage - barandbench.com Tags: faculty protest, Punjab, RGNUL Patiala, sexual harassment allegations, university governance, Vice-Chancellor row Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/rgnul-faculty-give-v-c-48-hour-notice-allege-bias-and-opaque-rule/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/rgnul-faculty-give-v-c-48-hour-notice-allege-bias-and-opaque-rule/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.