Supreme Court of India · 2024-07-08
The State Of West Bengal vs Dr. Sanat Kumar Ghosh
- Citation / case number
- 2024 INSC 469
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- The State Of West Bengal
- Respondent
- Dr. Sanat Kumar Ghosh
- Author
- Surya Kant
- Bench
- Surya Kant
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the issue of the appointment of Vice-Chancellors in West Bengal, highlighting the conflict between the State Government and the Chancellor regarding the appointment process. The Court stayed the appointment of interim Vice-Chancellors by the Chancellor, emphasizing the need for consultation with the State Government as mandated by the State Universities Act. The Court also directed the formation of a Search Committee to resolve the ongoing stalemate in appointing regular Vice-Chancellors, reflecting the necessity for adherence to statutory procedures and collaborative governance.