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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Plea against Aadhaar for school admissions: Kerala HC seeks state govt's views
Kochi: A high court division bench has directed the state govt to file a counter affidavit in an appeal challenging a single bench order which had upheld the state's directive requiring aided schools to provide the Aadhaar numbers of all students to prevent duplicity and bogus admissions. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The bench of Justices Anil K Narendran and S Muralee Krishna further adjourned the appeal, which was filed by the manager of St Antony's LP School at Mala in Thrissur, to Aug 8. Earlier, the single bench had dismissed the petition filed by the manager challenging the requirement to furnish Aadhaar numbers of students while determining the sanctioned staff strength of the school. The single bench had observed that the state govt, while providing grant-in-aid, was justified in insisting upon the Aadhaar numbers of all students to avoid duplicity and bogus admissions, and that there was no illegality in such action. However, in the appeal, the manager contended that the Supreme Court, in the K S Puttaswamy case, had explicitly held that Aadhaar cannot be made mandatory for school admissions, as education is neither a service nor a subsidy. He further argued that denying education to children solely because they lack an Aadhaar number would violate their fundamental right to education under Article 21A of the Constitution. The petitioner's main grievance is that three students who were admitted to Class I do not possess UID Aadhaar numbers, and their admissions will not be considered for the purpose of sanctioning divisions and posts. Since no other student has joined Class I, and the school is classified as 'uneconomic,' no class division or teaching post will be sanctioned in light of the amended KER.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Time of India
HC urges vigil against exploitation of devotees through fake websites, social media accounts
Kochi: HC has directed the chief vigilance officer of the Cochin Devaswom Board (CDB) to maintain constant vigil against the exploitation of devotees through fake websites, Instagram accounts and similar platforms that misuse the names of temples for online pooja bookings, donations and related services. The court observed that the perpetrators behind such fraudulent platforms must be proceeded against in accordance with law by lodging appropriate complaints before the station house officer of the concerned police station. The court was considering a petition by C Devidas and three other devotees of the Tripunithura Poornathrayeesa Temple seeking immediate action to remove various fake 'official' Instagram and other social media accounts operating in the name of Poornathrayeesa Temple and other temples under CDB. The court further directed the CDB to take necessary steps to provide facilities for online pooja bookings, donations and similar services in respect of all major temples under its management, if such provisions are not already in place, for the convenience of devotees. It was also clarified that temple advisory committees or their members shall not be permitted to collect money from devotees through websites, Instagram accounts, or similar platforms. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Air conditioners without external unit. (click to see prices) Air Condition | Search Ads Search Now Undo The bench of Justices Anil K Narendran and P V Balakrishnan further ordered that details of the official websites and social media accounts of temples under CDB be prominently displayed at each respective temple, to ensure that devotees are aware of and can access the legitimate online services. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Issue of temporary VC appointments: Kerala high court extends status quo
Kochi: HC has extended its previous order directing status quo with respect to the temporary vice-chancellors (VCs) of the Digital University and APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University until June 6. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The bench of Justices Anil K Narendran and P V Balakrishnan issued the interim order on the appeals filed by the chancellor and the temporary VCs, challenging the single bench judgment, which held that their appointments were legally unsustainable as they were made without the recommendation of the state govt. The court adjourned the appeals to June 2. The single bench had earlier held that the appointments of Ciza Thomas (Digital University) and K Sivaprasad (Technological University) were not in accordance with law, owing to the absence of a recommendation from the state. However, it declined to interfere with the appointments, noting that the statutory six-month tenure of temporary VCs was set to expire on May 27. Chancellor filed appeals contending that the Supreme Court has recognised the chancellor's independent authority in appointing VCs and that the requirement of state govt recommendation under the University Acts is inconsistent with the UGC Regulations, 2018. It was also argued that the six-month tenure limit applies only under the University Acts, and that the incumbents could continue until regular appointments are made.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Governor moves Kerala HC against single bench order terming appointment of temporary vice-chancellors as legally untenable, ET Education
Advt Advt Kochi: Kerala governor , in his capacity as chancellor of the state's universities, has filed appeals before HC challenging a single bench order that declared as legally untenable the notifications issued by the chancellor appointing temporary vice-chancellors (VCs) to the Digital University and APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University The division bench of Justices Anil K Narendran and P V Balakrishnan on Monday adjourned the appeals to Tuesday to consider them along with two other appeals filed by Ciza Thomas, temporary VC of Digital University and K Sivaprasad, temporary VC of Technological University, challenging the same in the state govt's pleas challenging the temporary VC appointments, the single bench held that, as per the University Acts governing both institutions, such appointments must be made on the recommendation of the state govt. However, the single bench declined to interfere with the notifications, observing that the statutory tenure of a temporary VC is limited to six months and that the terms of Sivaprasad and Ciza are set to expire on May his appeal, the chancellor contended that the Supreme Court in Premachandran Keezhoth vs chancellor, Kannur University had laid down the principle that the chancellor must act independently and without external interference in the matter of VC appointments. He further challenged the provision in the University Acts requiring state govt recommendation, arguing that it runs contrary to the University Grants Commission (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and Other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Other Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) Regulations, chancellor also submitted that the single bench failed to consider the relevant legal and factual aspects involved in the matter.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Governor moves Kerala HC against single bench order terming appointment of temporary vice-chancellors as legally untenable
Kochi: Kerala governor, in his capacity as chancellor of the state's universities, has filed appeals before HC challenging a single bench order that declared as legally untenable the notifications issued by the chancellor appointing temporary vice-chancellors (VCs) to the Digital University and APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University. The division bench of Justices Anil K Narendran and P V Balakrishnan on Monday adjourned the appeals to Tuesday to consider them along with two other appeals filed by Ciza Thomas, temporary VC of Digital University and K Sivaprasad, temporary VC of Technological University, challenging the same judgment. Earlier, in the state govt's pleas challenging the temporary VC appointments, the single bench held that, as per the University Acts governing both institutions, such appointments must be made on the recommendation of the state govt. However, the single bench declined to interfere with the notifications, observing that the statutory tenure of a temporary VC is limited to six months and that the terms of Sivaprasad and Ciza are set to expire on May 27. In his appeal, the chancellor contended that the Supreme Court in Premachandran Keezhoth vs chancellor, Kannur University had laid down the principle that the chancellor must act independently and without external interference in the matter of VC appointments. He further challenged the provision in the University Acts requiring state govt recommendation, arguing that it runs contrary to the University Grants Commission (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and Other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Other Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) Regulations, 2018. The chancellor also submitted that the single bench failed to consider the relevant legal and factual aspects involved in the matter.
