COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT vs VICE CHANCELLOR

The Supreme Court addressed the procedural fairness in disciplinary proceedings against Dr. Mukhtar Nabi Khan, Principal of Mumtaz Post Graduate College, under the U.P. Universities Act, 1973. The Court emphasized that the principles of natural justice must be adhered to, particularly the right to cross-examine witnesses, as outlined in Section 35 of the Act. The Court held that the Managing Committee's decision to remove the respondent from service was invalid due to the lack of proper approval from the Vice-Chancellor, thereby upholding the Vice-Chancellor's order refusing approval.