S Mohan vs Secretary To The Chancellor, ...

The Supreme Court examined the legality of the appointment of Dr. S. Mohan as Vice-Chancellor of Puducherry Technological University, which was challenged in writ petitions before the Madras High Court. The High Court set aside the appointment but allowed the appellant to continue in office temporarily to prevent administrative vacuum. The appellant challenged this decision under Article 136 of the Constitution. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order, emphasizing adherence to proper selection procedures and the rule of law in university appointments.