FRANCIS JOHN vs DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND ORS.

The Supreme Court held that private schools receiving government aid under the Grant-in-aid Code are bound by its provisions, particularly concerning employee rights. The Court found that the High Court erred in ruling that the Director of Education's orders were not subject to judicial review under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. The case was remanded to the High Court for a merits hearing of the Writ Petition, emphasizing the accountability of educational institutions receiving public funds.