The Gauhati University and Anr. v. Pranita Choudhury and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Regularization of part-time Lecturer; Gauhati University; University Law College; Statutory Selection Committee; Section 15-A read with Section 13, Gauhati University Act, 1947; Legal Education Committee, Bar Council of India; fresh/regular appointment in lieu of regularization; speaking order within 30 days; experience as Lecturer to be considered; interim protection of part-time services; vacation of stay on regular selection process; WP(C) No.5333/2015; WA/310/2023; Gauhati High Court Division Bench; judgment dated 15.12.2022 (Single Judge) and 02.04.2026 (DB).
What did the court decide?
Appeal disposed of by modifying the impugned judgment: respondent No.1's candidature to be considered for fresh/regular appointment; if not possible, communication within 30 days by speaking order; observations in the impugned judgment on regularization not to be taken into account unless statutory Rules permit; her experience as Lecturer to be considered; services not to be dispensed with meanwhile; stay on the regular selection process vacated.