Calicut varsity authorities exploring legal options on HC order
The University of Calicut is seeking legal advice following a Kerala High Court order to include research scholars in the voters' list for upcoming student union elections. The university had previously attempted to create a separate union for research scholars, which was challenged by the students.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing tensions regarding student representation and the autonomy of research scholars within university governance structures.
The authorities at the University of Calicut are reportedly seeking legal opinion related to an interim order from the Kerala High Court on Wednesday (October 8, 2026) asking them to include research scholars in the voters’ list of affiliated colleges and university departments and centres for the upcoming students’ union polls.
The order was in response to a petition filed by a section of research scholars who objected to the authorities decision to create a separate Calicut University Research Scholars’ Union to bring all research scholars across affiliated colleges and research centres under one body. The research scholars also highlighted certain court orders that said the university authorities had no right to interfere in the election process of affiliated colleges.
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