PRABHAKAR RAMAKRISHNA JODH vs A. L. PANDE AND ANOTHER

The Supreme Court held that the provisions of Ordinance 20, known as the 'College Code', have the force of law and confer legal rights on teachers of affiliated colleges under the University of Saugar Act, 1946. The Court overruled the High Court's view that the 'College Code' merely regulates the relationship between the University and the colleges, establishing that it also governs the rights of teachers regarding pay scales and security of tenure. The Court directed that the Governing Body's termination of the appellant's services was invalid due to non-compliance with the 'College Code'.