JUDGMENT :

V. KAMESWAR RAO, J

CM No. 12478/2021 in W.P.(C) 3684/2021 (for exemption)

Exemption allowed subject to all just exceptions.

Application stands disposed of.

W.P.(C) 10615/2020

W.P.(C) 3684/2021

1. As these two writ petitions have been filed by Dr. Anuradha Gupta in respect of the post of Principal in respondent No.2 College namely Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, they are being decided by this common order. For convenience and to appreciate the issues which arises in these petitions, I shall be referring to the facts in each of the writ petitions separately.

W.P.(C) 10615/2020

2. This writ petition has been filed by the petitioner with the following prayers:

“In view of the submissions made hereinabove and the facts and circumstances of the case it is most respectfully prayed that this Hon’ble Court may kindly be pleased to:

A. Issue a writ in the nature of mandamus or any other writ thereby directing the respondents to quashing the arbitrary and illegal order dated 16.12.2020 of appointment of the Respondent No. 3 as Acting Principal of the Respondent No.2/College and all ot