Jayanti Kumari Nayak vs State Of Orissa & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the Director of Higher Education had the authority to review his earlier ex parte order under Section 14 of the Orissa Education Act, 1969, which allows for reconsideration of decisions. The Court found that the High Court erred in stating that the Director's order was final and could not be altered. The Court set aside the High Court's order and reinstated the Director's decision, allowing the Governing Body to proceed with its application for review.