BAL KRISHNA AGARWAL vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of inter se seniority among university professors under the Uttar Pradesh State Universities Act, 1973. The Court held that the Executive Council's resolution declaring certain professors senior to the appellant was valid, as the appellant had an alternative remedy under Section 68 of the Act which he failed to pursue. The Court emphasized that appointments and promotions must adhere to the provisions of Section 31 and Section 31-A of the Act, which govern the appointment and personal promotion of university teachers.