Professor Not Removed Over “Fake” PhD Claim, Fresh Inquiry Ordered: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has disposed of appeals filed by Annu Kumar and another against Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak and others concerning the appointment of a sixth respondent as Assistant Professor of Physical Education. The dispute arose after questions were raised about the authenticity of the sixth respondent’s Ph.D. degree from Bundelkhand University, Jhansi. The Court found that the Ph.D. degree was not an essential qualification for the advertised post because…