Long practice which was being followed, if not contrary
to law, must be given its true importance and ordinarily is not to be interfered with in
exercise of power of judicial review under Art. 226. Held, appellant can certainly be
relieved for that rotation year. Appellant directed to be considered for nomination as
HoD/ Director when next rotational term became due. University in earlier two
precedents had considered such teachers.
[Jagathy Raj V.P. v. Rajitha Kumar S., (2022) 6 SCC 299]