J. SHASHIDHARA PRASAD vs GOVERNOR OF KARNATAKA

The Supreme Court held that the Chancellor of Mysore University acted beyond his authority under Section 11 of the Karnataka State Universities Act, 1976 by rescinding the appointment of the appellant as Vice Chancellor without providing an opportunity to be heard. The Court emphasized the principles of natural justice, stating that the absence of a hearing before such a decision constituted a violation of the appellant's rights. Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition and reinstated the appellant's appointment as Vice Chancellor.