JUDGMENT

1. These appeals, under section 2(1) of the Madhya Pradesh (Uchcha Nyayalaya Ki Khand Peeth Ko Appeal) Adhiniyam, 2005, are directed against the impugned order dated 27.8.2019 passed in W.P. No.4308/2016 and, thus are being decided by this common judgment. For the sake of convenience, reference to parties is in accordance with title of W.A. No.1598/2019.

2. By the order under challenge, the learned Single Judge, while exercising his discretionary jurisdiction under quo warranto, has quashed the order dated 30.9.2003 of appointment of appellant Sandeep Kulshrestha on the post of Professor (Tourism) in Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (for short “IITTM”), Gwalior, as also his regularization on the said post vide order dated 15.6.2007 and appointment to the post of Director IITTM, Gwalior vide order dated 25.6.2014 having found that he had secured appointment on the post of Professor (Tourism) by furnishing incorrect information. Besides, the learned Judge also directed that since at the time of appointment to the post of Professor (Tourism), the appellant