Supreme Court Upholds Dissolution of Chander Mohan Jha University

The Supreme Court confirmed the dissolution of Chander Mohan Jha University by the Meghalaya government due to mismanagement and breaches in procedure. The court deemed the 2014 dissolution order valid, highlighting violations, with the university’s prolific issuing of PhDs against UGC norms as a significant concern.

The Supreme Court this Thursday supported the Meghalaya government's 2014 decision to dissolve Chander Mohan Jha University, citing institutional mismanagement and several procedural violations.

Justices P.S. Narasimha and Sandeep Mehta found that the prescribed process for appointing the chancellor was not followed, rendering the position invalid.

The Meghalaya High Court's decision to uphold the dissolution order was justified, with significant irregularities, including the awarding of 434 PhD degrees in a single year, being paramount concerns.