Sree Sankaracharya University Of ... vs Dr. Manu

The Supreme Court upheld the Kerala High Court's decision to direct the University to grant two advance increments to Dr. Manu, a Lecturer, based on the applicable UGC scheme and government order. The Court examined the validity of the High Court's order, which was based on the interpretation of the scheme provisions concerning placement and increments. The Court affirmed that the University was obliged to comply with the directions, emphasizing the importance of adherence to statutory schemes and orders. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the correctness of the High Court's judgment.