SURESH KOSHY GEORGE vs THE UNIVERSITY OF KERALA & ORS.

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal challenging the Vice-Chancellor's order debarring the appellant from examinations, holding that the rules framed by the Syndicate were not statutory but merely procedural guidelines. The Court found no contravention of these rules as the Vice-Chancellor appointed an independent Inquiry Officer, justifying this decision due to the principal being the appellant's father. Additionally, the Court ruled that there was no violation of natural justice as the appellant was adequately informed of the charges and allowed to participate in the inquiry process, with no requirement to furnish a copy of the Inquiry Officer's report prior to the appellant's explanation.