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Allahabad High Court Upholds Naima Khatoon’s Appointment as AMU’s First Woman Vice-Chancellor

The court dismissed petitions alleging bias and procedural irregularities, affirming the Visitor's authority in selecting Khatoon for the historic role.

In one of the petitions, petitioner Prof Mujahid Beg had alleged that there were irregularities in the appointment process. (For Representation)
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Overview

  • The Allahabad High Court dismissed three petitions challenging Professor Naima Khatoon’s appointment as Vice-Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University.
  • Petitioners alleged conflicts of interest, citing her husband’s role in meetings recommending her candidacy, but the court ruled this insufficient to invalidate her selection.
  • The court emphasized that Khatoon’s qualifications were not in question and her appointment by the Visitor was free of bias.
  • This decision marks a milestone as Khatoon becomes the first woman to hold the Vice-Chancellor position in AMU’s 148-year history.
  • Professor Khatoon, a seasoned academic, has served at AMU since 1988, including as principal of the Women’s College since 2014.