SITIKANATHA MISHRA vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court held that the appointment of Sitikanatha Mishra as Professor at the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM) was to be treated as regular despite being initially on a contractual basis. The Court found that his subsequent appointment as Director did not relinquish his lien to the Professor post, as there was no formal resignation or filling of the position. The appeals were allowed, overturning the High Court's decision and affirming the appellant's rights to the Professor position.