Meher Fatima Hussain vs Jamia Milia Islamia

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to reinstate Sabiha Hussain as Professor/Director of the Sarojini Naidu Centre, emphasizing the importance of adhering to proper selection procedures as mandated by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The Court noted that the appellant's appointment was made through a duly constituted Selection Committee and that the UGC had confirmed the regularization of appointments made through proper processes. The Court held that the abrupt removal of the appellant without due process violated principles of natural justice, thus affirming her reinstatement.