Kalyani Mathivanan vs K V Keyaraj And Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the Madras High Court's decision that Dr. Kalyani Mathivanan did not meet the eligibility criteria for the position of Vice-Chancellor as per the UGC Regulations, 2010, specifically regarding the requirement of 10 years of experience as a Professor or equivalent. The Court emphasized that the UGC Regulations are mandatory and cannot be disregarded. Consequently, the appointment of Dr. Mathivanan was set aside, affirming the High Court's ruling in favor of the writ petitioners.