ASHOK KUMAR SONKAR vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the appointment of a lecturer at Banaras Hindu University, which was annulled by the President of India under Section 5(7) of the Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915. The Court held that the selection process was flawed as the appellant did not possess the requisite qualifications at the time of application, thus affirming the Visitor's decision to annul the appointment. The judgment emphasized the importance of adhering to prescribed qualifications in academic appointments, reinforcing the principle that appointments must comply with statutory requirements.