Amid government-governor spat, Kerala HC cancels appointment of university VC
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The Kerala High Court on Monday struck down the appointment of Dr. K Riji John as the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) vice-chancellor. This is a significant blow for the Pinarayi Vijayan-led government amid its rift with Governor Arif Mohammad Khan over state universities' operations. John was appointed the VC in December 2021 after a three-member search committee suggested his name.