Dr. Janet Jeyapaul vs Srm University And Anr

The Supreme Court held that the SRM University, being a deemed university under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, does not qualify as a 'State' or 'authority' under Article 12 of the Constitution of India, thus making the writ petition filed by the appellant not maintainable. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision to dismiss the writ appeal, emphasizing that the appellant could seek redressal through the appropriate tribunal. The outcome upheld the High Court's ruling, denying the appellant's claim for reinstatement through writ jurisdiction.