Allahabad High Court has validated professor Naima Khatoon's appointment as Aligarh Muslim University's Vice-Chancellor, dismissing challenges to the selection process. The court emphasized the adherence to regulations and hailed the appointment as a progressive step for gender representation. Khatoon expressed faith in the judiciary, viewing the verdict as a reaffirmation of democratic values within the higher education system.
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