Kerala Governor: SC Ignores Own Rules on VC Selection

• Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar criticised the Supreme Court's order on selecting University Vice Chancellors.
• The SC ordered the Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia Committee to provide names for VCs of two universities.
• Governor Arlekar alleged the Supreme Court ignored its own provisions from the Kannur University VC judgment.
• He argued that the University Chancellor, not the apex court, should appoint the search committee for VCs.
• The Governor stated the SC's actions contradict the University Act and UGC guidelines regarding the Chancellor's role.

Why It Matters: Governor challenges SC's VC selection, impacting university autonomy and judicial roles.