AJYURVIDYA PRASARAK MANDAL AND ANR. vs MRS.GEETA BHASKAR PENDSE AND ORS.

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of appointments made under the Bombay University Act, 1974, specifically Sections 11 and 77, regarding reservation for backward classes. The Court held that the appointment of the First Respondent, who did not belong to a backward class, was invalid as it did not follow the prescribed procedure for reservation and dereservation. The Court overturned the High Court's ruling that deemed the First Respondent confirmed in her position, emphasizing adherence to the statutory requirements for appointments.