The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought a response from Jamia Millia Islamia University on a plea moved by Professor Eqbal Hussain challenging his removal as Pro Vice Chancellor of the University.
Justice Tushar Rao Gedela said in a judgment, "Since the respondent no. 2 (Eqbal Hussain) has not been appointed in terms of Statute, his continuation in the office of Vice Chancellor as the Officiating Vice Chancellor cannot be permitted further."
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) on Friday appointed Eqbal Hussain as the Pro Vice-Chancellor (PVC) of the university with immediate effect till the expiry of the term of the present Vice-Chancellor, Najma Akhtar.