P.C.Modi vs Jawaharlal Nehru Vishwa Vidyalaya .

The Supreme Court examined whether a sports officer/physical training instructor at Jawaharlal Nehru Vishwa Vidyalaya qualifies as a 'teacher' eligible for retirement at 62 years. The High Court had previously held in favor of the appellant, but the Division Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court reversed this decision. The Supreme Court analyzed the definition of 'teacher' within the context of the university's regulations and relevant legal principles. Ultimately, the Court upheld the High Court's decision, ruling that the appellant does not fall under the 'teacher' category for retirement benefits.