Kerala Governor flags judicial overreach in university V-C selection
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Why in news
Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar criticized the Supreme Court's intervention in the appointment of Vice-Chancellors at Digital University Kerala and APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
Background
The Governor argued that the power to appoint Vice-Chancellors rests with the Chancellor as per UGC regulations. He asserted that the judiciary's role is to interpret the Constitution rather than amend constitutional provisions.
Facts for Prelims
- PostRajendra Vishwanath Arlekar: Governor of Kerala
- BodyUGC: University Grants Commission, which lays down regulations for V-C appointments
- FactThe Governor awarded the Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer Award 2025 to former Chief Justice of India P. Sathasivam
For Mains
Q. Critically examine the boundaries between judicial review and executive authority in the context of university governance and the appointment of Vice-Chancellors in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Constitutional friction: Conflict between the Chancellor's statutory powers under UGC regulations and the judiciary's power of judicial review
- Institutional autonomy: Balancing the need for independent university administration against judicial oversight of executive appointments
Keywords: judicial overreach · separation of powers · university autonomy · constitutional interpretation · executive authority
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