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  • Ex-Post Facto Approval - Courts and authorities have recognized ex-post facto approval as valid in certain contexts, provided legal procedures are followed or approval is granted retroactively after the fact. For example, the court upheld ex-post facto consent as satisfying compliance requirements in employment approvals (IND_HC_KLHC010718632011) reference, and courts have directed authorities to reconsider cases by granting ex-post-facto approval for medical treatments or educational courses (01400031325, 02600011269) reference.

  • Legal Validity and Jurisdiction - Several sources emphasize that ex-post facto approvals are valid only when granted within jurisdictional authority and following proper procedures. For instance, approvals granted without jurisdiction, such as by DEC for technical degrees, were deemed invalid (00100060020) reference, and unauthorized approvals were declared null and void.

  • Educational Approvals and Regulations - Regulatory frameworks like the UGC Regulations (1985, 1994, 2004) and AICTE Guidelines stipulate that approvals, especially for distance learning and technical courses, should be obtained prior to commencement. However, courts have sometimes permitted retrospective approval, especially when authorities have ratified actions post hoc (02600011271, 02600011272) reference.

  • Implication of Post Facto Approvals - While ex-post facto approvals can legitimize actions after the fact, their validity often depends on adherence to procedural requirements, jurisdictional authority, and the circumstances of each case. Courts tend to uphold such approvals when they serve the interests of justice or when authorities have ratified actions retroactively.

Analysis and Conclusion:
Ex-post facto approval in law is recognized in various contexts, including employment, education, and administrative decisions. Its validity hinges on proper jurisdiction, procedural compliance, and sometimes judicial ratification. Courts have upheld ex-post facto approvals when they serve justice or have been ratified by competent authorities, but approvals granted without jurisdiction or outside legal frameworks are invalid. Therefore, while retrospective approval can be lawful, it is subject to strict legal conditions and procedural safeguards.

Search Results for "Examples of Post Facto Approval in Law"

A.  Chowgule & Co.  VS Goa Foundation

2008 0 Supreme(Bom) 1167 India - Bombay

TARUN CHATTERJEE, HARJIT SINGH BEDI

The appellant's argument that post-facto approvals rectified any initial flaws was rejected, and the court confirmed that the lease ... It rejected the appellant's argument that post-facto approvals rectified any initial flaws and directed the restoration of the land ... It rejected the appellant's argument that post-facto approvals r....

Mohd.  Aslam VS Union of India

2022 0 Supreme(Telangana) 501 India - Telangana

SUREPALLI NANDA

Issues: The main issues were the lack of notice issued to the petitioner before termination, the need for ex-post facto approval ... The main contention was the lack of notice issued to the petitioner before termination of services, and the need for ex-post facto ... with the law. ... facto approval. ... facto approval#HL_E....

ORISSA LIFT IRRIGATION CORP.  LTD.  VS RABI SANKAR PATRO

2017 8 Supreme 397 India - Supreme Court

ADARSH KUMAR GOEL, UDAY UMESH LALIT

facto approval thereof held without jurisdiction. ... facto approvals granted by DEC for technical degrees, held, were without jurisdiction. ... /B.Tech degrees – MHRD directing DEC to grant approval for courses and not institutes as per MOU signed between UGC, AICTE and DEC ... Institutions applied for ex-post facto approval. ... Ex-Post#HL_....

Lily Mazumdar VS State of Assam

2021 0 Supreme(Gau) 672 India - Gauhati

Accordingly the respondents are directed to re-consider the case of the petitioner, by granting ex-post facto approval for the treatment ... facto approval for the treatment given to the petitioner's husband at hospital, which is not a Govt. approved referral/empanelled ... acute medical emergency, due to which he succumbed 12 days later, this court is of the view that as there was no time to apply for #H....

Madan Lal Tiwari VS Union of India

2019 0 Supreme(UK) 4 India - Uttarakhand

SHARAD KUMAR SHARMA

Rabi Shankar Patro and Ors. and held that AICTE's approval was not obtained for the course. ... Ex-Post-Facto Approval: The Deemed Universities shall obtain the ex-post-facto approval of the GOI/UGC/DEC, whichever applicable ... Paras 4 and 5 dealt with Distance Education and Ex-Post-Facto Approval in following terms....

VINIT GARG VS UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION

2019 0 Supreme(SC) 975 India - Supreme Court

UDAY UMESH LALIT, SANJIV KHANNA

(b) All India Council for Technical Education Act, 1989 - Section 10 - Approval ... mandatory for starting any degree course through open and distance learning mode - Instantly TIET, Patiala not obtaining prior approval ... Ex post facto approval. ... It was held that the said exercise of grant of ex-post facto approvals was completely uncalled for and....

Neeraj Tiwari VS State of Uttarakhand

2019 0 Supreme(UK) 2 India - Uttarakhand

SHARAD KUMAR SHARMA

The court discussed the 1985 UGC Regulations, 1994 AICTE Regulations, and 2004 UGC Guidelines, highlighting the requirements for approval ... Ex-Post-Facto Approval: The Deemed Universities shall obtain the ex-post-facto approval of the GOI/UGC/DEC, whichever applicable ... Paras 4 and 5 dealt with Distance Education and Ex-Post-Facto....

ROOPA A K vs THE STATE OF KERALA

2013 Supreme(Online)(KER) 19918 India - High Court of Kerala

A.M.SHAFFIQUE, J

Personnel - Employment Approval - KER Chapter III Rule 5A - The court reaffirmed that a change of management involving a change ... in ownership requires prior approval from the educational authorities, which must be obtained for any rights to accrue; hence, an ... Ratio Decidendi: An appointment becomes valid only upon approval; if not approved, no legal rights to claim the position arise ... Learned counsel for the 6th respondent relied ....

Rajesh Sharma S/o Shri Ramesh Chandra Sharma Vs State Of Rajasthan

2025 0 Supreme(Raj) 452 India - HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN AT JODHPUR

MR. JUSTICE ARUN MONGA, J

- Court upheld that ex-post facto consent satisfies Rule 8(iii) compliance, dismissing petitions alleging lack of prior consent. ... ... ... Ratio Decidendi: The court ruled that compliance with Rule 8 is mandatory, and ex-post facto consent is sufficient to validate ... (Paras 1, 3, 6, 7) ... ... (B) Administrative Law - Consent requirement ... In our opinion, the observations made by the learned Sin....

Jitendra Prasad Kudiyal VS State of Uttarakhand

2019 0 Supreme(UK) 5 India - Uttarakhand

SHARAD KUMAR SHARMA

The court discussed the 1985 UGC Regulations, 1994 AICTE Regulations, and 2004 UGC Guidelines, highlighting the requirements for approval ... Ex-Post-Facto Approval: The Deemed Universities shall obtain the ex-post-facto approval of the GOI/UGC/DEC, whichever applicable ... Paras 4 and 5 dealt with Distance Education and Ex-Post-Facto....

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