The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has formally requested Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur, to address allegations regarding their 2022-23 recruitment processes. The complaint centers on purported irregularities and the alleged failure to adhere to the reservation roster for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates during a recruitment drive for non-teaching positions.
In a notice dated July 6, signed by NCSC Director Dr. G Sunil Kumar Babu, the commission exercised its authority under Article 338 of the Indian Constitution. While the notice does not make any conclusions about the allegations, it warns MNLU that a failure to respond within 15 days could lead the commission to use its civil court powers to summon university officials.
Background of the Complaint
The grievance was lodged on June 5 by Nitesh Ramkrishna Gadkari, an SC candidate with nearly 15 years of experience in administrative roles at a private institute in Nagpur. Gadkari had applied for the roles of Caretaker-cum-Office Assistant and Office Attendant, advertised by MNLU in December 2022. Despite being interviewed for both positions in December 2023, he was not selected.
Gadkari claims that of the three advertised Caretaker-cum-Office Assistant positions, only two were filled, leaving one position vacant. Furthermore, he states that the individuals who were hired were already employed at the university prior to the recruitment process. For the Office Attendant role, three positions were specifically earmarked for SC candidates, yet Gadkari alleges that the reservation roster has not been properly implemented since the recruitment drives of 2018-19.
Actions Taken by Gadkari
After initially reaching out to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in July 2025, Gadkari’s representation was forwarded by the Supreme Court Secretariat to MNLU’s Registrar in October 2025, with instructions for the university to take appropriate action. However, Gadkari reports that subsequent Right to Information (RTI) applications only confirmed the receipt of the letter without providing any detailed action-taken report or internal notes.
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In his detailed complaint to the NCSC, Gadkari has requested an independent probe into MNLU’s recruitment practices dating back to 2018-19. He also seeks an examination of the reservation roster, selection records, and merit lists related to the positions he applied for. Additionally, he has asked for a reconsideration of his application for the vacant position or another suitable post, considering his qualifications and extensive experience.
