Allahabad University vs Geetanjali Tiwari (Pandey)

insc-2024-1003 Supreme Court of India 18 December 2024 • CIVIL APPEAL NO.12415 OF 2024 • 51 min read

Judges (2)

Dipankar Datta Delivered Prashant Kumar Mishra Coram

Parties (4)

Allahabad Degree College Appellant Allahabad University Appellant Brahma Deo Respondent Geetanjali Tiwari (Pandey) Respondent

Case Significance

Allahabad University vs Geetanjali Tiwari (Pandey) is a Supreme Court of India decision dated December 18, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-1003). Allahabad University challenged a High Court order that directed reconsideration of the selection process for Assistant Professor posts based on a perceived anomaly in UGC Regulations regarding scoring of post-doctoral experience. The Supreme Court allowed the appeals, holding that the Division Bench erred in surmising about a 'perceived anomaly' without requisite pleadings or seeking clarification from UGC, and dismissed the respondent's writ petition. The bench comprised Justices Dipankar Datta and Prashant Kumar Mishra. The judgment was delivered by Justice Dipankar Datta.

Summary

Allahabad University challenged a High Court order that directed reconsideration of the selection process for Assistant Professor posts based on a perceived anomaly in UGC Regulations regarding scoring of post-doctoral experience. The Supreme Court allowed the appeals, holding that the Division Bench erred in surmising about a 'perceived anomaly' without requisite pleadings or seeking clarification from UGC, and dismissed the respondent's writ petition.

What was the outcome of Allahabad University vs Geetanjali Tiwari (Pandey)?

Allahabad University challenged a High Court order that directed reconsideration of the selection process for Assistant Professor posts based on a perceived anomaly in UGC Regulations regarding scorin...

Judgment

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Source: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-1003)