Archive · 25 May 2025
Uttarakhand High Court Halts Transfer of Professor Couple
A professor couple in Uttarakhand got into trouble after disagreeing with their college about when to celebrate Ambedkar Jayanti, a special day.
The college principal changed the date, and when the professors spoke out, they were transferred and faced an investigation.
The professors went to court, which has temporarily stopped the transfer and investigation.
The court case will continue, and the next hearing is scheduled for June 11.
The main disagreement revolves around whether the college's actions were fair or a form of revenge.
Uttarakhand High Court stayed the transfer of a professor couple.
The couple, Dr. Ramesh Singh and Dr. Vinita Singh, opposed the rescheduling of Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations.
The college principal rescheduled the Ambedkar Jayanti celebration to April 12.
Following their objection, Dr. Singh was placed on extended leave.
The court fixed June 11 for the next hearing.
- Who
- Dr. Ramesh Singh and Dr. Vinita Singh, and the Uttarkashi Degree College principal.
- What
- The Uttarakhand High Court has stayed the transfer of a professor couple and paused a departmental investigation against them.
- When
- The court has scheduled the next hearing for June 11.
- Where
- Uttarakhand
- Why
- The couple opposed the rescheduling of Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations and the college administration took action against them.
Professor Couple
College Administration
Reasons for Action
Professor Couple
The professors' transfer and the investigation are retaliatory.
College Administration
The college took action based on prior sexual harassment allegations and operational needs.
- Court
- Uttarakhand High Court
- Petitioners
- Dr. Ramesh Singh and Dr. Vinita Singh
- Previous Location
- Uttarkashi Degree College
- Transfer Location
- Pithoragarh Degree College
- Original Ambedkar Jayanti Date
- April 14
- Rescheduled Ambedkar Jayanti Date
- April 12
- Next Hearing Date
- June 11