The Nalanda University vs Dr. Murari Kumar Jha Advocate - Md. Harun Quareshi, ,Kumaresh Singh — L.P.A/22/2025
Case under Patna High Court Rules Section Clause 10. Disposed: Contested--PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL) on 10th April 2026.
CNR: BRHC010013282025
e-Filing Number
08-01-2025
Filing Number
L.P.A/301/2025
Filing Date
08-01-2025
Registration No
L.P.A/22/2025
Registration Date
09-01-2025
Judge
The Chief Justice , Mr. Justice Harish Kumar
Coram
The Chief Justice , Mr. Justice Harish Kumar
Bench Type
Division Bench
Category
LPA ( 3 )
Sub-Category
LPA ( 15022 )
Judicial Branch
Judicial Section
Decision Date
10th April 2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
The Nalanda University
Adv. AMIT KUMAR JHA
The Vice Chancellor, Nalanda University,
The Registrar, Nalanda University,
Respondent(s)
Dr. Murari Kumar Jha Advocate - Md. Harun Quareshi, ,Kumaresh Singh
The Union of India
The Secretary, Government of India,
Hearing History
Judge: The Chief Justice , Mr. Justice Harish Kumar
MISCELLANEOUS
FOR ADMISSION (FOR FINAL DISPOSAL)
FOR ADMISSION (FOR FINAL DISPOSAL)
FOR ADMISSION (FOR FINAL DISPOSAL)
FOR ADMISSION (FOR FINAL DISPOSAL)
| Date | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 04-02-2025 | MISCELLANEOUS |
| 24-03-2026 | FOR ADMISSION (FOR FINAL DISPOSAL) |
| 23-03-2026 | FOR ADMISSION (FOR FINAL DISPOSAL) |
| 25-02-2026 | FOR ADMISSION (FOR FINAL DISPOSAL) |
| 12-02-2026 | FOR ADMISSION (FOR FINAL DISPOSAL) |
Orders
Summary The Patna High Court (Division Bench) partially allowed Nalanda University's appeal against the Single Judge's decision. The court upheld the University's refusal to extend Dr. Murari Kumar Jha's contractual appointment as Assistant Professor, finding the non-extension was a valid administrative decision and not punitive or stigmatic termination. However, the court affirmed the Single Judge's direction requiring the University to pay Dr. Jha's arrears of salary, increments, and dearness allowance within three months at 10% annual interest if delayed, while setting aside the directive asking the University to reconsider tenure extension based on his performance. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
Summary The Patna High Court (Division Bench) partially allowed Nalanda University's appeal against the Single Judge's decision. The court upheld the University's refusal to extend Dr. Murari Kumar Jha's contractual appointment as Assistant Professor, finding the non-extension was a valid administrative decision and not punitive or stigmatic termination. However, the court affirmed the Single Judge's direction requiring the University to pay Dr. Jha's arrears of salary, increments, and dearness allowance within three months at 10% annual interest if delayed, while setting aside the directive asking the University to reconsider tenure extension based on his performance. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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