B. Bharat Kumar & Ors vs Osmania University & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of superannuation age for teachers in grant-in-aid private colleges, ruling that the age should be raised from 58 or 60 years to 62 years based on a communication from the Central Government dated 27.7.1998. The Court held that the decision of the Central Government was binding on the colleges/universities receiving financial assistance, thereby establishing that such institutions must adhere to the revised age limit for superannuation. The appeals were allowed, affirming the petitioners' claims for an increased retirement age.