In Brief
A Grade-I teacher challenged the appointment of junior colleagues as principals of schools run by a minority institution in Goa, arguing she was senior and more qualified but overlooked. The High Court upheld the appointments, relying on the minority institution's autonomy under Article 30(1). The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, holding that while minority institutions can select principals without rigid seniority rules, they must act fairly, transparently, and rationally. Judicial review under Article 226 is available to scrutinise whether the selection process was fair and non-discriminatory. The Court remitted the matter to the High Court for fresh examination on fairness grounds.
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