KRISHNA NAND SHUKLA vs DIRECTOR OF HIGHER EDUCATION, ALLAHABAD .

The Supreme Court upheld the Allahabad High Court's dismissal of Writ Petition No.29473 of 1999, asserting that the appellant's appointment as Lecturer in Military Science was void due to non-compliance with the U.P. State Universities Act, 1973, specifically Sections 60E and 60A(vi), which mandate proper procedure for appointment. The Court emphasized that the appointment was made without advertisement and thus lacked legitimacy. Consequently, the Court dismissed the Special Leave Petition, affirming the High Court's ruling and allowing the appellant to pursue a review petition if necessary.