University Can't Act Arbitrarily, Must Explain Denial Of Legitimate Expectation : Supreme Court In Law Professor's Plea For Regularisation

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Tripura University associate professor, holding that her lien on a former position should be respected and that she had a legitimate expectation for regularization. The court highlighted the principle of fairness in employment practices, emphasizing that an employee should not be denied regularization or the right to return to her previous post after serving in another position. This ruling reinforces the need for equitable treatment of employees within public institutions.