Prasannanshu vs Selection Committee for Vice Chancellor, National Law University, Delhi

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DELHI HIGH COURT
JYOTI SINGH
Prasannanshu – Appellant
Versus
Selection Committee for Vice Chancellor, National Law University, Delhi – Respondent

Table of Content
1. quashing of decisions related to vice chancellor appointment. (Para 1 , 2)
2. highlighting petitioner's qualifications and arguments. (Para 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7)
3. arguments against petitioner's right to demand interaction. (Para 8 , 11 , 12 , 15)
4. judicial review limitations in selection processes. (Para 19 , 20 , 30 , 31)
5. court dismisses the petition. (Para 60)

JUDGMENT

1. Petitioner herein seeks quashing of the decision of the Chancellor, National Law University, Delhi (hereinafter referred to as `NLUD') dated 25.06.2020 rejecting his representation for accepting his candidature for the post of Vice Chancellor of the University as well as quashing of the decision of the Selection Committee dated 05.02.2020 whereby it had shortlisted candidates for personal interaction for appointment to the post of Vice Chancellor to be held on 25.02.2020 and the decision recommending a panel. A mandamus is sought directing the Respondents to take steps to call the Petitioner for interview/interactive session for the said post.

2. The narrative of facts as set out by the Petitioner is in a narrow compass and is encapsulated as under:

a. Petitioner joined NLUD in 2009 as an As

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DELHI HIGH COURTJYOTI SINGHPrasannanshu – AppellantVersusSelection Committee for Vice Chancellor, National Law University, Delhi – Respondent

DELHI HIGH COURT
JYOTI SINGH
Prasannanshu – Appellant
Versus
Selection Committee for Vice Chancellor, National Law University, Delhi – Respondent