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University of Mysore v CD Govinda Rao

AIR 1965 SC 491

AIR 1965 SC 491 · Supreme Court of India

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Court
Supreme Court of India
Year
1964
Subjects
Administrative Law
Reviewed
2026-08-02

Rule established

Quo warranto lies against the holder of a public office of substantive character created by statute; the appointment is examined for compliance with statutory requirements.

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    Issues

      Held

        Ratio decidendi

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        AIR 1965 SC 491

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