In a significant development, the Mahatma Gandhi International Hindi University (MGIHU) in Wardha has been compelled to withdraw expulsion and suspension orders against several students. This reversal came directly under the pressure of the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court, which threatened to pass strict orders against the university administration.
Court Intervention Halts University Action
The controversy stems from actions taken by the university in January 2024. At that time, MGIHU expelled or suspended five students: Rajneesh Kumar Ambedkar, Ramchandra, Rajesh Kumar Yadav, Niranjan Kumar, and Vivek Mishra. Their alleged offense was posting critical remarks on social media concerning the appointment of the then officiating vice-chancellor.
The High Court later sharply criticized the university's haste, observing that the punitive decision was made within hours and blatantly violated the principles of natural justice. This judicial scrutiny set the stage for a protracted legal battle.
The Legal Path to Relief
The students' fight for justice unfolded in stages. Initially, Niranjan Kumar and Vivek Mishra secured relief by promptly approaching the court. However, scholars Rajesh Kumar Yadav and Ramchandra had to file separate petitions in November 2024 through their advocate, Nilesh Singh Gadhe.
The turning point arrived on December 19, 2025. The Bombay High Court issued a clear warning: it would pass formal orders against MGIHU if the suspensions were not revoked. Faced with this judicial ultimatum, the university administration submitted an affidavit confirming the revocation of all expulsion and suspension orders. Based on this submission, the court formally closed the matter with its order on December 22, 2025.
A History of Controversies
This incident is not an isolated one for MGIHU, which has been embroiled in a series of administrative controversies in recent years. In a related and pivotal matter, the High Court had already set aside the appointment of the very officiating vice-chancellor against whom the students had protested. This was done while hearing a petition filed by Prof. Karunyakar.
The sequence of events highlights a crucial victory for student voices and due process. It underscores the role of the judiciary in upholding fairness and checking administrative overreach within educational institutions.
