Shiv Prasad vs Government Of India And Ors. [Alongwith ...

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's direction to re-advertise the post and conduct a fresh selection process was erroneous, as the writ petitioner was eligible and recommended for the post of Associate Professor. The Court emphasized that the selection process must adhere to the prescribed reservation policy under the Flexible Cadre Structure and that the appointment of respondent No. 4 was improperly set aside. The Court ultimately directed the University to appoint the writ petitioner as Associate Professor, thereby overturning the High Court's order.