MISS SHAINDA HASAN vs STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the appointment of a principal in a religious minority institution must comply with the qualifications specified in the advertisement, and any relaxation of these qualifications must be explicitly stated. Under Section 31(11) of the Uttar Pradesh State Universities Act, 1973, the withholding of approval by the University was deemed arbitrary, and the requirement for working knowledge of Urdu was upheld as consistent with the institution's objectives under Article 30(1) of the Constitution. The Court directed the University to grant approval for the appellant's appointment retroactively, entitling her to full benefits.