In Brief
A schoolteacher employed by a private school management committee in Bihar challenged his suspension and dismissal by filing writ petitions. The High Court held that even though the school received government financial aid, its managing committee was not a 'state' entity under Article 12 of the Constitution. Therefore, the teacher could not pursue remedies through writ jurisdiction. The Supreme Court affirmed this decision, holding that financial aid from the government does not convert a private school's management into a state body. A consent order from the High Court also does not alter this status. The appeal was dismissed.
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