Shiv Prasad vs Government Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's direction to re-advertise the post and conduct a fresh selection process was erroneous, as it did not provide effective relief to the writ petitioner who 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 as per the Government of Uttar Pradesh's notifications. The Court set aside the High Court's order and directed the University to appoint the writ petitioner to the post of Associate Professor, thereby affirming his eligibility and qualifications under the relevant statutes.