Category: Dr Raghuram Rao Akkinepally

A recurring issue in the governance of NIPER was the failure to meet quorum requirements in most Board of Governors (BoG) meetings held under Dr. V. M. Katoch. Dr. Raghuram Rao Akkinepally repeatedly pointed out these irregularities, highlighting glaring anomalies in the process. The 74th and 76th Board meetings included discussions on Dr. Rao’s joining…

The appointment and selection of Mr. PJP Singh Waraich as Registrar of NIPER Mohali were quashed within months by a Single Bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. However, he continued in the position based on a stay granted by the Division Bench. During his tenure, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed an…

Capt. Kshitij Sharma, serving as the Security and Estate Officer, was directed by Dr. Raghuram Rao Akkinepally to retrieve documents from the official laptop of Mr. PJP Singh Waraich. Upon retrieval, thousands of files revealed strong evidence of malpractices during the tenure of Dr. V. M. Katoch as Chairman and Mr. PJP Singh Waraich as…

In 2022, former Chief Justice of India N. V. Ramana highlighted that nearly 50% of all pending cases involved government litigation. More than a decade ago, the National Litigation Policy was introduced to reduce the burden of cases involving the Central and State Governments and Public Sector Undertakings. However, by September 2023, the National Judicial…

Despite having only about 160 employees, NIPER Mohali is embroiled in a staggering number of legal battles. This persistent state of litigation has deeply affected the institution and its personnel. Dr. Raghuram Rao Akkinepally believed that frequent court cases were detrimental to both the Institute and its employees, including highly qualified scientists and faculty. To…

NIPER Mohali, established as an institution of national importance to advance pharmaceutical education and research, has gained an unusual reputation. While its contributions to medicine remain uncertain, it holds the unique distinction of having nearly one-third of its employees involved in legal disputes. Dr. Raghuram Rao Akkinepally, during his tenure as Director, sought to improve…

After the removal of Dr. Raghuram Rao Akkinepally, Dr. SJS Flora was appointed as the Director (Additional Charge) of NIPER Mohali. Despite being deemed unfit for the post of Director at NIPER Mohali, he was still given charge at NIPER Rae Bareli. Upon taking over, Dr. Flora empowered Mr. Jitender Kumar Chandel to systematically target…

The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Mohali has been at the center of controversy regarding allegations of misconduct and career suppression involving senior faculty members. Among those implicated is Dr. Saranjit Singh, former Head of the Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Dean at NIPER Mohali. The allegations have raised concerns about academic…

The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Mohali has been plagued by multiple instances of scientific misconduct, plagiarism, and retracted research papers involving its faculty. Despite these serious allegations, many of the accused have retired without facing any repercussions, while others have been promoted to senior positions within the institution, including as Heads…