DR. K.S. JAWATKAR vs SHRI P.N. HASKAR

The Supreme Court held that the transfer of the Centre of Post-graduate Studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University to Manipur University cannot result in the automatic transfer of the teaching staff without their consent. The Court emphasized that the contract of service is with the Jawaharlal Nehru University, and any change in employment must be subject to the employee's consent, as established under the Jawaharlal Nehru University Act, 1966, particularly Section 7. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's ruling that the respondent could not be compelled to join the Manipur University.