UNIVERSITY OF DELHI vs RAJ SINGH

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Regulations, 1991, mandating qualifications for university teaching staff, as per the Delhi High Court's ruling. The Court rejected the Delhi University's argument that the UGC lacked the authority to impose such regulations and affirmed that compliance with these regulations is mandatory for the university. Consequently, the Delhi University was directed to adhere to the UGC Regulations in its appointment processes for lecturers, reinforcing the regulatory framework established by the UGC under the Delhi University Act, 1922.