Akhtar v. Van De Wetering

M. Iqbal Akhtar initiated this action following denial of his tenure at Eastern Montana College (EMC). He sought reinstatement with tenure and backpay, claiming violations of sections 49-3-101(1), (2) and 49-3-201, MCA; Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000c and equal protection rights secured by Article II, Section 4, of the Constitution of the State of Montana and the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. The District Court found the denial of Dr. Akhtars tenure application resulted from the defendants exercise of academic judgment and did not discriminate against Dr. Akhtar either individually or as a member of a class. From that decision, Dr. Akhtar appeals.