Ashok Kumar Ratilal Patel vs Uoi And Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Gujarat High Court which dismissed the appellant's writ petition challenging the cancellation of his appointment as Director at the Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University. The Court emphasized that the appointment was subject to the fulfillment of eligibility criteria and the discretion of the appointing authority under the relevant service rules. The Court found no grounds to interfere with the High Court's order, affirming the principle that appointments in public service must adhere to established procedures and qualifications.