SILCHAR: The Gauhati High Court Division Bench has stayed the earlier Single Bench order concerning the appointment of Professor Rajive Mohan Pant as Vice-Chancellor of Assam University, Silchar.

Following the latest order, Professor Pant will continue to serve as Vice-Chancellor of the university for the time being. His continuation in the post will remain subject to further proceedings and the final outcome of the case.

The latest development has brought temporary relief to Professor Pant, allowing him to continue discharging his duties as the head of the university until further orders from the court.