Ram Tawakya Singh vs State Of Bihar & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Patna High Court which quashed the appointments of Vice-Chancellors and Pro Vice-Chancellors in Bihar, citing non-compliance with Section 10(2) of the Bihar State Universities Act, 1976. The Court emphasized that the Chancellor's appointments lacked the necessary consultation with the State Government as mandated by the statute. Consequently, the appointments were declared invalid, reinforcing the principle that adherence to statutory requirements is essential for lawful appointments in public offices.