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SC: We will appoint VCs if Kerala CM & Guv can’t agree
The Statesman Delhi
|December 06, 2025
The Supreme Court on Friday said it would appoint the Vice Chancellors (VCs) of two Kerala State UniversitiesAPJ Abdul Kalam Technological University and the University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology - if the Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the Governor Rajendra Ariekar do not resolve their differences over the recommended candidates.
Observing that it would step in and make the appointments if no consensus is arrived at, Justice J.B. Pardiwala heading a bench also comprising Justice PB Varale posted the matter for Thursday remarking “Hope there are some developments.”
Appearing for the Kerala government, Senior Advocate Jaideep Gupta informed the Court that the Chancellor (the Governor) had filed an affidavit explaining his decisions taken by him.
This story is from the December 06, 2025 edition of The Statesman Delhi.
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