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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
DEVENDRA KUMAR UPADHYAYA, C.J., TEJAS KARIA
Netaji Subhash University Of Technology – Appellant
Versus
M. P. Chaudhary – Respondent
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. validity of previous judgment and order (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. factual background of the respondent's appointment (Para 3 , 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 3. procedure followed for termination (Para 7 , 8 , 9) |
| 4. judgment on termination and principles of natural justice (Para 10 , 11 , 12) |
| 5. appeal arguments regarding employment status (Para 13 , 14 , 15) |
| 6. court analysis on appointment procedures (Para 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21) |
| 7. natural justice requirements in termination (Para 22 , 23 , 24) |
| 8. court's conclusion on prior judgments (Para 25) |
| 9. finality of the court's decision (Para 26 , 27 , 28) |
JUDGMENT :
DEVENDRA KUMAR UPADHYAYA, C.J.
1. This intra-Court appeal filed under Clause X of the Letters Patent questions the validity of the judgment and order dated 05.07.2023 passed by the learned Single Judge in W.P.(C) 2230/2021 filed by the respondent whereby, the petition has been allowed and notice of termination dated 31.12.2020 has been quashed and the appellant-University has been directed to issue a fresh Show Cause Notice (hereinafter referred to as the ‘SCN’) to the respondent, granting him an opportunity to file his response.
2. It has also been directed by the learned Single Judge by p
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