EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF MEERUTCOLLEGE, MEERUT & ORS. vs VICE CHANCELLOR, MEERUT UNIVERSITY,MEERUT & ANR.

The Supreme Court interpreted the proviso to Section 39 of the Uttar Pradesh State Universities Act, 1973, clarifying that while teachers are exempt from disqualification for accepting remuneration, this exemption does not extend to their relatives. The Court held that the disqualification applies to individuals who are not teachers but have relatives who are, thereby preventing potential favoritism. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision that the appellant was disqualified due to his brother's status as a lecturer in the college.