Loknath Sahu v. State of Chhattisgarh
Case brief
What is this about?
This order disposes of numerous writ petitions challenging the appointment policy for Guest Lecturers. The Court held that the State Government is bound by UGC Regulation 2018 minimum qualifications but cannot replace existing petitioners with similar qualification; replacement is permitted only if more meritorious candidates exist.
What did the court decide?
The State Government is at liberty to appoint Guest Lecturers in accordance with Regulation 2018, but petitioners shall not be replaced by Guest Lecturers of similar qualification; replacement is allo