RAM PAL CHATURVEDI vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the Rajasthan Medical Service (Collegiate Branch) Rules, 1962, made under Article 309 of the Constitution, prevail over Ordinance No. 65 of the University of Rajputana Act, 1946, regarding teaching qualifications for Medical College Principals. The Court found that the retrospective amendment allowing two years of service in a related specialty to count as equivalent teaching experience was valid and not mala fide. Consequently, the appeals challenging the appointments were dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision.