Prof Veeranarayana N K Pandurangi v. Karnataka Samskrit University
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Writ Petition (S-RES) No. 22321 of 2024, High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru, decided 19.12.2025 by Ashok S. Kinagi, J. (NC: 2025:KHC:54585). Petitioner: Prof Veeranarayana N K Pandurangi, Dean, Faculty of Vedanta, Karnataka Samskrit University (counsel Udaya Prakash M). Respondents: Karnataka Samskrit University (R1; counsel Vivek B N / Abhinav R) and State of Karnataka, Education Department (Higher Education) (R2; AGA B P Radha). Subject: counting of past service as Associate Professor between 27.12.2005 and 04.03.2017 for promotion to Professor under CAS (Career Advancement Scheme) as per AICTE/UGC Regulations; representations dated 04.03.2015 and 09.02.2024 (Annexures-A and B). Petition disposed of on the AGA's submission; respondent No.2 directed to consider the representations and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within 3 months. No precedent engaged with; no costs or monetary award.