Supreme Court of India · 2014-04-04
Hitendra Singh Bhupendrasingh & Ors vs Dr.P.D.Krishi Vidyapeeth By Reg.& Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2014 SUPREME COURT 1635
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Hitendra Singh Bhupendrasingh & Ors
- Respondent
- Dr.P.D.Krishi Vidyapeeth By Reg.& Ors
- Author
- T.S. Thakur
- Bench
- C Nagappan, T.S. Thakur
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of writ petitions challenging the selection process for appointments at Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, affirming the termination of services of the appellants. The Court noted that the selection process was marred by irregularities, including violations of Section 11 of the Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Act, 1983, and improper appointment practices. The Court emphasized the importance of adhering to statutory provisions in recruitment processes, ultimately ruling against the appellants' claims.