Dr. Shadab Ahmed Khan vs Prof. Mujahid Beg

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to set aside the promotions of the Appellants and Respondent Nos. 6 and 7 as Professors at Aligarh Muslim University due to their lack of a Ph.D. qualification, which was mandated under the UGC Regulations for appointment as Professors. The Court emphasized that adherence to the qualifications set forth in the UGC Regulations is essential for maintaining academic standards. Consequently, the promotions were deemed invalid, affirming the High Court's ruling.