In Brief
Minority educational institutions appealed against High Court judgments that restricted their freedom to appoint a Headmaster from their community. The Supreme Court held that under Article 30(1), minority institutions have absolute right to appoint a qualified Principal/Headmaster of their choice, even if senior qualified teachers from the community are available. The Court clarified that a minority status certificate from the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions merely declares existing status, not a new prospective right. The Court reaffirmed the National Commission's jurisdiction to issue such certificates and reversed the High Court's restrictive interpretation.
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