DIRECTOR, AIIMS vs NIKHIL TANDON

The Supreme Court held that the appointment of Dr. Nikhil Tandon as Assistant Professor in Endocrinology at A.I.I.M.S. was valid under the All India Institute of Medical Sciences Act, 1956, specifically Sections 5, 23, and 24, which establish the Institute's authority to appoint qualified candidates. The Court found that the Delhi High Court erred in setting aside Tandon's appointment based solely on qualifications, as the selection committee had deemed both candidates meritorious. Consequently, the Supreme Court allowed the Special Leave Petitions, reinstating Tandon's appointment.