State Of Punjab And Anr. vs Sardari Lal And Ors.

The Supreme Court ruled that the State Government lacks the authority to override decisions made by the appropriate authorities of Guru Nanak Dev University regarding employee benefits, as such powers are not conferred by the Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar Act, 1969, specifically Sections 19, 23, and 25. The Court emphasized that the University operates as an autonomous body, and the State's role as a funding body does not extend to interfering in internal administrative matters unless explicitly provided by statute. The judgment clarified that the provisions of the Act do not grant the State Government control over the University's internal administration or employee service conditions.