Rajasthan court upholds termination of assistant professor

The Rajasthan High Court has upheld the Malviya National Institute of Technology's (MNIT) decision to terminate Dr. Sabyasachi Swain's appointment as an assistant professor. The court dismissed his petition, stating he misrepresented his qualifications. Dr. Swain claimed to have a PhD when he applied, but it was awarded after the application deadline. The court noted that many candidates did not apply due to lacking the required qualifications, and granting him a relaxation would violate equality rights. The court's ruling supports MNIT's earlier decision from September 7, 2024, to cancel Dr. Swain's appointment. The Additional Solicitor General stated that Dr. Swain misled the institution, leading to his termination.