Disciplinary Action

Recent actions against a number of vice-chancellors raise the question of whether disciplinary proceedings impinge upon the autonomy and academic freedom of central universities.

An interesting observation by a division bench of the Delhi High Court on September 18 may have not only given rise to a conflict of interest situation, but also may have shown a spotlight on the restrictions that practicing lawyers are generally under, as per rules.

The Supreme Court while hearing an appeal, has held that district judges in Madhya Pradesh were free to take disciplinary action against employees with more than two children.