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