In Brief
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that a Vice-Chancellor's appointment at Puducherry Technological University violated mandatory UGC regulations. The university's selection committee lacked a UGC nominee and included a person with conflicts of interest, contrary to national standards for higher education. However, invoking its power to do complete justice, the Court allowed Dr. S. Mohan to continue as Vice-Chancellor until December 2026 (end of his tenure) or until a properly constituted selection process appoints his successor. The ruling reinforces that all universities must comply with UGC standards on appointments, while balancing legal requirements with institutional stability.
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