Prudeta
Prudeta
2026 INSC 487
📌 Paras 1-3
An advertisement was issued for regular posts of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor. The Appellant applied for Assistant Professor and was found suitable. He was initially offered a contractual appointment, which he accepted. Subsequently, the Institute cancelled all appointments made pursuant to a selection committee recommendation. The aggrieved appointees challenged this cancellation, and the High Court directed reconsideration. The Institute, upon reconsideration, again offered the Appellant a contractual appointment.
📌 Para 6, 12
Whether the issuance of a contractual appointment against an advertisement meant for a regular vacancy, after subjecting the candidate to the regular selection process,
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