In Brief
An educational society running a 100% government-aided school terminated an assistant teacher's services, which was later found illegal by the School Tribunal and set aside. The teacher was reinstated with direction to pay back wages. The society sought to shift this financial burden to the Government, arguing its resolution of 1978 required the State to pay. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, holding the society solely liable for back wages because it had acted without jurisdiction and violated mandatory statutory procedures for termination. Since the school authorities transgressed their powers without State involvement or oversight, they must bear the financial consequences of their illegal act."
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