Calcutta High Court says "No degree in Corruption!" Ousts Principal and Professor over improper appointments

The Calcutta High Court has ordered the removal of the principal of Jogesh Chandra Chaudhuri College and another professor from Yogeshchandra Chowdhury Law College due to allegations of improper appointments and qualifications.

The court has temporarily halted the college's governing body election and appointed a special officer to oversee the situation. Additionally, the police have been directed to produce individuals linked to college misconduct by October 9, while the court stressed its commitment to addressing corruption issues.

The High Court's ruling specifies that both professors will be barred from entering the college premises starting tomorrow. Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay cited the absence of qualifications prescribed by the University Grants Commission (UGC) as the basis for their removal. To oversee the situation, the court has appointed lawyer Ork Kumar Nag as a special officer.

The court further directed the police to seal the principal's office today. However, if the two individuals can demonstrate their eligibility to the court, they may be reinstated. The case in question revolves around allegations that Manik Bhattacharya appointed several professors without the necessary qualifications, leading to concerns of corruption and misconduct within the institution.

In addition to these measures, the Calcutta High Court has issued an interim stay on the college's governing body election, with Justice Gangopadhyay emphasizing, "I will intervene wherever corruption is rampant."