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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
T.R. RAVI
Anju Lis Kurian W/o Manual Thomas – Appellant
Versus
Mahatma Gandhi University, Rep. by its Registrar – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. selection process overview and candidates. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 2. arguments regarding qualifications. (Para 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18) |
| 3. court's decision framework. (Para 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25) |
| 4. acceptability of equivalence certificates. (Para 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 , 42) |
| 5. final decision on writ petitions. (Para 54) |
JUDGMENT :
1. Both these writ petitions relate to the selection and appointment of Assistant Professor in International Relations and Politics in the 1st respondent University (hereinafter referred to as the University). They are hence heard and disposed of together. The 4th respondent in W.P.(C)No.3638 of 2020, arrayed as the 6th respondent in W.P.(C)No.6261 of 2020, was selected for the post, and the petitioners in these two writ petitions are candidates who could not get selected. The parties are referred to as per their status in W.P.(C)No.6261 of 2020, which is treated as the main case. The reference to the exhibits is also as marked in W.P. (C)NO.6261 of 2020, except in the case of exhibits that are not produced in W.P.(C)No.6261 of 2020.
“a. Call for the records leading to the passing of Exhibit P6 rank list and quash the same t
The court upheld that equivalence certificates for foreign qualifications could be accepted post-application deadline without invalidating a candidate's eligibility, emphasizing respect for the exper....
Employment and Service matter - Appointment as an Associate Professor in the School of Social Sciences of the Mahatma Gandhi University - Selection committee – Qualiification - Absence of post doctor....
The court affirmed that the employer's assessment of qualifications and equivalency is paramount, and judicial review should be limited to glaring illegalities or malafides in selection processes.
Relaxation in age does not in any manner upset “level playing field”. It is not possible to accept submission of learned counsel for appellants that relaxation in age or concession in fee would in an....
Post of Assistant Manager and Assistant Accountant - Power of Judicial Review on issue of equivalence of Degree - Court directs Managing Director, Bihar State Food and Civil Supplies Corporation Limi....
The court upheld the Selection Committee's decision insisting that qualifications for academic posts must be evaluated by experts, and judicial interference is warranted only under extreme circumstan....
Grant of marks under head ‘Publications’ becomes vital because, even if she is to be granted full marks for ‘UGC Scholarship’ in absence of at least five more marks, she will not be able to obtain an....
Courts have a limited role in academic matters and cannot act as an appellate authority over the decisions of expert bodies unless there is evidence of arbitrariness or mala fide.
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