LAWS(GAU)-2026-5-15

KANDARPA DAS Vs. CHANCELLOR, GAUHATI UNIVERSITY

Decided On May 25, 2026
Kandarpa Das Appellant
V/S
Chancellor, Gauhati University Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Heard Mr. M.K. Choudhury, learned Sr. Counsel, assisted by Mr. T. Chakraborty, learned counsel for the petitioner and also heard Mr. D. Saikia, learned Advocate General, Assam - cum- Sr. Counsel, assisted by Mr. K. Gogoi and Mr. P.J. Phukan, learned counsel for the respondents.

(2.) In this petition, under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the petitioner, namely, Dr. Kandarpa Das, has challenged the order dtd. 6/10/2021, issued by the Registrar and Secretary, Executive Council, Gauhati University and also prayed for issuing direction to the respondent authorities, to allow him to continue his service as Professor, Department of Foreign Languages, Gauhati University.

(3.) The background facts leading to filing of the present petition are briefly stated as under:-