Supreme Court Forms Committee Headed By Ex-CJI UU Lalit To Resolve Deadlock Over West Bengal Universities' VC Appointments

The Supreme Court has formed a committee led by former Chief Justice U.U. Lalit to propose candidates for the appointment of Vice-Chancellors in West Bengal universities, amidst controversy over delays in appointments. This move aims to resolve the issue of vacant VC positions, which has affected academic governance and institutional functioning in the state. The committee's mandate includes suggesting names based on merit and suitability, emphasizing transparency in university leadership appointments.