Kerala professor challenges sacking in tribunal

Kerala professor challenges sacking in tribunal Kochi: Kerala professor T J Joseph, whose hands were chopped off on July 4, has challenged his sacking by Newman College. He has filed a case with the University Appellate Tribunal, challenging his dismissal by the college. The professor's right hand was chopped off by members of radical Islamic outfit Popular Front of India after a question paper made by him allegedly made derogatory remarks about the Prophet. The college...
03:12 PM, Oct 12, 2010

Church backs college in professor Joseph case

Church backs college in professor Joseph case Kochi: Justifying the action of the church-run Newman College management to sack professor TJ Joseph for allegedly preparing a question paper which hurt the sentiments of a community, the Kothamanagalam Bishop has issued a pastoral letter which would be read out in the churches during Sunday mass. The letter states that aggrieved lecturer can approach the court to redress his grievance and the management would abide by the court's decision....
12:44 PM, Sep 11, 2010

Univ backs sacked Kerala prof, slams college

Univ backs sacked Kerala prof, slams college Kochi: MG University Syndicate investigating the dismissal of professor TJ Joseph's has slammed the Newman College in Thodupuzha for his dismissal calling it illegal. "The college failed to follow procedures in dismissing Professor Joseph. The college should rethink about his ouster," said MG University Syndidate on Thursday. The professor's sister Maria Stella said that the University's decision was a victory for them. Joseph was sacked by the college on September...
02:13 PM, Sep 09, 2010
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