SC Scraps 1,158 Punjab Professor Jobs, Punjab & Haryana High Court’s September 2024 Ruling Set Aside
New Delhi : Supreme Court has struck down the appointment of 1,158 assistant professors and librarians in Punjab, citing serious irregularities in the recruitment process.
Apex court set aside a September 2024 ruling by a division bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which had previously upheld the appointments. In its judgment, the court observed that the selection process was arbitrary and did not comply with established rules and regulations.
The Punjab Director of Higher Education issued a public notice inviting online applications for assistant professor posts in various subjects and for librarians – just ahead of the state assembly elections.
The process later came under legal scrutiny after several candidates filed petitions alleging irregularities in the merit-based selection process. In response, panels were formed to examine the complaints.
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