Supreme Court Sets Aside Madras HC Order on Tamil Nadu Vice-Chancellors Appointment

The Supreme Court of India set aside the Madras High Court's interim order that halted Tamil Nadu government's amended provisions allowing the appointment of Vice-Chancellors to state universities. The apex court emphasized the need to hear the state before passing such orders and remitted the matter back to the High Court for a fresh hearing within six weeks. Tamil Nadu's Higher Education Minister described the relief as historically significant and indicated plans to fill the vacancies promptly, noting that many universities currently lack Vice-Chancellors.