As per case facts, Dr. S. Mohan was appointed Vice-Chancellor of Puducherry Technological University, but his appointment and the statutory framework for the selection committee were challenged in the High ... Court. The High Court found the committee constitution inconsistent with UGC Regulations, 2018, which require a UGC Chairman nominee and no connected members, striking down part of the PTU Act and invalidating the appointment. Dr. Mohan appealed to the Supreme Court. The question arose whether the State legislation governing the Vice-Chancellor's appointment, lacking UGC's nominee and having a conflicted member, was valid given Central legislation on educational standards and Presidential assent. Finally, the Supreme Court upheld the High Court's finding that the selection committee was illegal due to non-compliance with UGC Regulations, 2018. However, to do complete justice, it allowed Dr. Mohan to continue as Vice-Chancellor until his normal tenure ends in December 2026 or a new one is selected, noting his meritorious service and avoiding stigma.