Pragati Mahila Samaj & Anr vs Arun S/O Laxman Zurmure & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the termination of the respondent No.1's services as a part-time Lecturer was valid under Section 59 of the Maharashtra University Act, 1994, as the appointment was temporary and for a fixed term. The Court found that the High Court's order to reinstate the respondent without back wages was justified, emphasizing that temporary appointments do not confer permanent status. The appeal was dismissed, upholding the High Court's decision to quash the termination order while denying back wages.