#minority educational institutions

The Jharkhand High Court has ruled that minority schools need not seek prior approval for promotions, and if a lawful promotion is delayed due to administrative inaction, the employee is entitled to notional promotion with full consequential benefits even after retirement. This protects the autonomy of minority institutions under Article 30(1) and holds the state accountable for procedural delays affecting service rights.

The Bombay High Court has ruled that minority educational institutions under Article 30 may appoint qualified teachers without requiring a TET certificate, and rejection of appointments on procedural grounds-like failure to obtain prior permission or publish in a 'widely circulated' newspaper-is unlawful. This strengthens institutional autonomy and protects the right of minority-run schools to staff based on merit, not bureaucratic compliance.

Bombay High Court ruled that minority educational institutions are not bound by TET qualification requirements under the RTE Act until the Supreme Court delivers its final verdict. The court conditionally approved an assistant teacher's appointment, emphasizing the interim exemption applies to all minority schools.

The Calcutta High Court has ruled that technical lapses in minority school recruitment advertisements-such as missing phone numbers or vague post titles-cannot nullify otherwise valid selection panels, provided all statutory eligibility criteria are satisfied and no candidate is prejudiced. This affirms the autonomy of minority institutions under Article 30, reinforcing that annexures serve as guidelines, not rigid mandates, in administrative recruitment processes.

Bombay High Court reaffirms that minority educational institutions cannot be compelled to absorb surplus government employees, reinforcing their constitutional right under Article 30(1) to administer institutions independently. The ruling clarifies that state directives on staff absorption do not override minority rights, impacting similar cases across Maharashtra.

Uttarakhand HC directs university to reconsider admission relaxation for 100 B.Ed. students admitted without UET, prioritizing academic interest over procedural violations.

The Madras High Court ruled that minority educational institutions with over 850 students are entitled to three Physical Education Teachers as per G.O.Ms.No.525, rejecting the State’s attempt to reduce posts. The judgment reinforces that statutory norms under staffing regulations prevail over administrative discretion, safeguarding institutional autonomy under Article 30(1).

Bombay High Court holds that the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 does not apply to minority institutions, affirming Pramati precedent and quashing state staffing mandates.