SC Criticises Repeated Remands as ‘Consider Jurisprudence’ Delays Final Relief

Mahendra Prasad Agarwal Vs Arvind Kumar Singh & Ors. (Supreme Court of India)

The appeal arose from an interim order of the High Court directing listing of a contempt petition for framing of charges. The dispute traces back to lecturers appointed in a private college in 1993. The college had received financial assistance from the State, which ceased following a Government policy dated 21.08.2000 banning financial assistance to non-aided Government colleges. The lecturers approached the High Court seeking sanction of posts and payment of salaries from the Government exchequer.Please become a Premium member. If you are already a Premium member, login here to access the full content.