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RGNUL faculty give V-C 48-hour notice, allege bias and opaque rule
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…
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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.
The Indian Opinion
This is not the first time RGNUL's Vice-Chancellor has faced allegations of high-handedness, yet he continues in office. The faculty's 48-hour notice, with its threat of a pen-down strike, is a serious escalation that demands a transparent inquiry, not a negotiated silence. The Chancellor, Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra, must act promptly. A clear test: will an independent committee review the promotion and appointment records, and will the V-C be suspended while it investigates? The outcome will show if institutional autonomy is real or rhetorical for India's law universities.
Source: barandbench.com
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