In Brief
The Integral University challenged a High Court order that set aside the appointment of Shri S.W. Akhtar as Vice Chancellor, claiming he would breach the age-65 retirement rule. The Supreme Court held the High Court erred: Akhtar's date of birth (20.1.1955) meant he would reach 65 only in 2020, well after his tenure ended in 2018. However, the Court noted the appointment may have violated the procedure requiring a panel of three candidates. The Court set aside the High Court's order and remanded the case for full consideration of all issues, including procedural compliance with the University statutes."
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