PRINCIPAL AND ORS. vs PRESIDING OFFICER AND ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the Delhi School Education Act, 1973, specifically Section 8(2) and (3), mandates that a teacher's services cannot be terminated without prior approval from the Director of Education. The Court found that the management's claim of non-applicability of the Act due to the school's status was incorrect, and that the respondent's qualifications were sufficient for his role. The termination was deemed invalid as it did not comply with the statutory requirements, leading to the reinstatement of the respondent.