GOVERNING BODY, ST. ANTHONY'S COLLEGE,SHILLONG & ORS. vs REV. FR. PAUL PETTA OF SHILLONG EASTKHASl HILLS.

The Supreme Court held that the transfer order of the respondent, a Principal of a minority institution, was arbitrary and violative of the principles of natural justice as it was passed without giving him an opportunity to show cause, contrary to Article 30 of the Constitution. The Court emphasized that the respondent's removal from the Principal's post required adherence to the Government Memo instructions, which mandate a hearing before such administrative actions. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's order to keep the transfer in abeyance and provide the respondent a chance to contest the transfer.