Meanwhile, the PhD scholar has tendered an apology to the university administration for hurting sentiments. Reached for comment, SAU acknowledged that an inquiry had indeed been instituted but said that “no PhD proposal led to the resignation of a professor”. The university did not address what it found objectionable about the proposal that led to the notice issued to the PhD student and the inquiry against his supervisor. AdvertisementThe Indian Express has learned that the PhD proposal was submitted by the PhD scholar in November last year and that it was approved by the supervisor before being sent to the Dean of Social Sciences. In this particular case, the PhD scholar’s proposal was approved by the supervisor and was sent to the Dean for permission to start fieldwork.

Source: Indian Express July 27, 2024 21:19 UTC