Supreme Court of India · 2022-02-07
JAGATHY RAJ V.P. vs RAJITHA KUMAR. S
- Citation / case number
- SC 2021/10350
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- JAGATHY RAJ V.P.
- Respondent
- RAJITHA KUMAR. S
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAY RASTOGI
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABHAY S. OKA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAY RASTOGI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal challenging the Kerala High Court's decision that directed the Cochin University to appoint Dr. Rajitha Kumar as Head of the Department. The Court emphasized the importance of seniority in the appointment process as per the University Act and the relevant statutes. It was held that the appellant, being senior, should have been considered for the position instead of the respondent.